2025

Tucked inside West Fairmount Park is one of Philadelphia’s most tranquil and culturally rich spaces—Shofuso, the Japanese House and Garden. Shofuso (松風荘), which translates to “Pine Breeze Villa”, is a…

We are designed to walk without shoes. Got them thangs on Vito.Get that in there, dude.I said it with my chest. We are designed to walk without shoes. “We want…

What’s popping, people?It’s Dante — getting my morning started here in the Centennial Arboretum. Look at this beautiful view. The morning sounds are different this time of year. Summer’s here,…

The Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is a deciduous tree known for its beautiful and intricate foliage, which changes colors throughout the seasons. Here are some key points about this tree:…

What’s popping, people? Over the past year, I’ve been practicing meditation with a Japanese toy called the Kendama. This simple wooden toy, consisting of three cups, a spike, and a…

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante.Today we’re going to be discussing Wabi Sabi street photography—what that means, how you can apply it to your own street photography, and why it’s so…

What’s poppin people? It’s Dante.Going for my morning walk here in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Welcome to the Horticulture Center. Got some new shoes — the Vivo Barefoot — so I…

To be inside is where souls go to die, but when I’m outside, I exist outside the passage of time, and thrive.

The Latin term otium signifies “leisure,” “free time,” or “peaceful inactivity.” In ancient Rome, otium held a positive connotation, denoting time away from public duties or business—time for intellectual pursuits,…

In 2020 I worked on the Biden campaign. I’ve experienced what it’s like to work in politics—always being on call, in meetings, talking to thousands of people—and ultimately felt extremely…

The word leisure has its origins in Old French and Latin. It comes from the Old French word leisir, meaning “capacity, freedom, or opportunity to do something,” which in turn derives from the…

Otium is a Latin term that refers to a state of leisure, peace, or freedom from duties, often used to describe a condition of productive rest or intellectual contemplation. In ancient…

What does it mean to be at leisure and why does this matter? For myself, leisure is something mental and physical. Leisure is not necessarily just chilling out at the…

Create a permanent, verifiable, open-source archive of your photography using the best tools available today. This guide walks you through every step — from organizing your files to timestamping them…

I feel like I can see beyond the veil when I hold up my LCD screen to life, viewing the world in high contrast black-and-white- The Platonic aesthetic is rooted…

Archangel Uriel is often known as the Archangel of Wisdom, Light, and Truth. His name means “God is my Light” or “Fire of God” in Hebrew. Though not as commonly…

What’s popping, people? It’s Dante, getting my morning started here in Center City, Philadelphia. Headed to the Schuylkill River Trail, starting the day with a nice walk by the river.…

I move forward with purpose every single day towards an endless and infinite goal of exploring the unknown. My goal has never been to tell “visual stories” or say anything…

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. I’m walking along Boathouse Row right now, shirt off, sun blazing, barefoot in my Vibram Five Fingers, soaking in the beauty of the Schuylkill River…

Fitness for me is about more than just working out—it’s about staying connected to my body and pushing myself in new ways. My routine mixes strength, flexibility, and endurance exercises,…

What’s poppin people? It’s Dante. I’m walking through Philly right now, fasting, following light, thinking about God. I’m headed towards the Schuylkill River Trail, the Hidden Creek, the Hidden River.…