Author Archive
September 14, 2012 by Anya Elise
the recentlys || fancy phone selections
I’m starting a new series here. It may be every Friday. It may be every other Friday. It may appear on a Tuesday one week, just to see if you’re paying attention. It’s called the recentlys. FAQs Q: Do you know that “recentlys” doesn’t even vaguely resemble a proper word? A: Yes I do! But […]
September 13, 2012 by Anya Elise
the fella || a birthday
He’s a runner. He’s a photographer. He’s a journalist. He’s a $1 taco enthusiast. He’s a business partner (mine! I’m a lucky gal that way). He’s a friend. He’s an older brother. He’s a genuine, compassionate, driven, decent and caring fellow, the likes of which I’ve never known before. And today, we celebrate his […]
September 11, 2012 by Anya Elise
eleven years || 9/11 anniversary
(9/11 memorial site in New York City | June 2012) We count the years as they tick by at an increasing rate… We reflect on what happened, why it happened… We think about where we were at that moment… We rebuild… We remember. Eleven years already. My heart is with you all today.
September 10, 2012 by Anya Elise
Ethiopian new years celebration || For the Denver Post
There are few things I love more than coffee. I drink it daily. Frequently (almost always) twice. So when I learned that in Ethiopia, the brewing, drinking and sharing of coffee is a near-spiritual activity commemorated in a daily ceremony, I thought, “This is an idea I can get behind.” Yesterday afternoon, underneath a pavilion […]
September 6, 2012 by Anya Elise