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Meet The Anti-Buddies! Preparing For Domestic Travel in the Era of COVID-19

Meet The Anti-Buddies! Preparing For Domestic Travel in the Era of COVID-19

by Calvin Sun | Jul 29, 2020 | Introductions

 “…and I shambled after as I’ve been doing all my life after people who interest me, because the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who...
Love In The Time Of Corona/COVID-19 — The Cassandra Complex

Love In The Time Of Corona/COVID-19 — The Cassandra Complex

by Calvin Sun | Jul 22, 2020 | Crisis, Fail, Introspection

The Cassandra Complex – the phenomenon from Ancient Greek mythology when one’s valid warnings or concerns are disbelieved by others. We’re now literally living it.     Despite having endured a crisis so visceral in NYC (or Italy, Wuhan, etc.) 4-5 months...
Big & Burli-ngton!

Big & Burli-ngton!

by Calvin Sun | Jul 6, 2020 | Fit for Foodies, July 2020: New England (COVID), Vermont, Weekend Trips

 After a day and a half in Acadia that included a hike at Jordan Pool Pond this morning, we then departed to grab a quick cheesecake at Momo’s Cheesecake in the town of Ellsworth.  The remarkable thing is not only that this amazing piece of work...
“A-cad-ia” Not, It’s Worth The Trip!

“A-cad-ia” Not, It’s Worth The Trip!

by Calvin Sun | Jul 4, 2020 | Camping, July 2020: New England (COVID), Maine, Weekend Trips

  After 2 days in Portland and beginning at noon we drove up the 3 hours towards Acadia National Park, a 47,000-acre situated primarily on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. About a 20 minutes’ drive north of Portland, we stopped for a quick lunch at the...
From Wall Street To Maine Street

From Wall Street To Maine Street

by Calvin Sun | Jul 3, 2020 | Doctor in the House, Fit for Foodies, July 2020: New England (COVID), Maine, Walking Tours

  After nearly 3 days in Rhode Island, we head onwards to my first time ever setting foot in Maine.While the COVID rates here have remained low like the rest of the Northeast, they’re not quite containing it as well as NYC, CT or Rhode...

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