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Recently, I acquired a Kodak No. 2 Hawk-eye folding camera. Versions of this camera were common and popular between April 1912 through 1934, although various productions and modifications continued until the 1960s. The Kodak foldable or pocket camera emerged as a response to Kodak's Eastman Brownie series, which was released in 1900. The Brownie was a simple camera with a fixed lens and shutter, designed in a box form, but it offered the significant advantage of being America

This past weekend, we went skydiving with my mom to celebrate her birthday. It was a first for all of us, and likely a daring attempt by my mother to test Emily's and my mental fortitude. I've always described myself as someone who prefers to jump first and ask questions later, and it has become evident that I likely inherited this adventurous spirit from my mother.   When I was younger, skydiving was on "my list." However, as I grew older, I came to terms with the fact that

Growing up on the south side of Des Moines, in a middle-class household, and hailing from families of both European and Latin American descent taught me a great deal about life. We were raised to understand that while we appeared white in complexion and appearance, there was a portion of our heritage that wasn’t, that part of our family struggled, and spent many years trying to establish themselves in this country, dealing with complex racism along the way. The European porti

Apple Music recommended me an AI-generated artist, and I find that disturbing. I have always loved music; it's been my retreat and a way...