Fuckery in the Pandemic

Yeah, I get it, we’ve all had a case of the “quarantine crazies.” We’re allowed to – there’s a pandemic happening. But sometimes, these “crazies” cause us to do things that bleed into the category of “fuckery.” These crazies are often times questionable, and sometimes, maybe should not be allowed to happen. Activities that […]

Adjusting to a New Normal

At this point, you’re probably like, “Hey! This isn’t a travel blog; you just write about Philadelphia and the COVID-19 all the time!” You are, indeed, correct. But the coronavirus and its effects are extremely impactful at the moment, and my original intent in starting “Where on Earth” was to reflect on my observations about […]

What does it mean to love during a pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our very social fabric and permeated nearly every part of our lives. I’ve been thinking about how it’s changed the way we interact and love those closest to us. Instead of saying, “See you later” or “Drive safe!” we now more often say, “Stay healthy” or “Don’t catch the coronavirus!” […]

Putting Things in Perspective

March 11th, 2020 Living through a pandemic is really something. COVID-19 has already affected us in ways we never could have imagined. It’s spreading rapidly, and I’m sure you know that its social and economic consequences are growing by the minute. I’ve gone back and forth more times I can count and still can’t quite […]