April 8, 2015 I’ll admit it, I’m spring obsessed. After a harsh, cold winter (for North Carolina), all the exploding blossoms have left me giddy. Duke’s campus is gorgeous, and, as always, Duke Gardens is particularly vibrant. Tulips have captivated humans for centuries. During Holland’s “Tulip Mania,” bulbs became so expensive they were actually used…

April 1, 2015 I have been living in North Carolina for more than a year now, and I can say without a doubt that my favorite season is spring. The temperatures are warm but not hot, and the flowers bloom in full force. Nowhere is more beautiful in the springtime than Duke Gardens. I have…

March 23, 2015 I took a trip to California last week, and was blown away by the beauty, flora, and fauna of the San Francisco Bay Area and the nearby coastline. As part of my visit, my brother and I visited Golden Gate Park. From the map the park looked large, but we had a whole…