Author Archives: Taylor Achin
The Question
We all hoped it would never come and I regret to admit that it’s here my friends; it’s here in full force. It was my last day of work when I was hovering over an awkward 5th grader on the Laker Hall pool deck. Her goggles clung to her eyes, making them appear enlarged and […]
The “G” Word
I was standing sardine style at the Brick just a few weeks ago waiting in line to order a Crazy Kate when I heard someone utter the phrase “Graduate.” Immediately, another head swerved around with their jaw dropping a little, their straw just barely balancing between their lips and their Grateful Dead drink. “Don’t say […]
Airport People
I’ve got an hour to kill at the Syracuse Airport and it got me thinking. There is something I enjoy about airports. I’m not sure if it’s the concept that I realize I can be almost anywhere in a matter of hours or the ample amount of people watching they offer. I’m entranced by that […]
Thanks to the Criers
Tuesday was Critter day. Critter day meant that we’d gather all the kids, pile them into the antique car and drive the .2 miles to the landing. The landing was a strip of beach near the lagoon where boats were launched from, also home to a plethora of small sea creatures. As an activities counselor […]
Vacation City
I’ve always had a strong hate towards the library. I’ve situated myself in a prime people watching spot to welcome any and all distractions. I have a paper due in a few days that has forced me to enter the Penfield Library vortex. I place my phone beside the awful wooden desk I’ve chosen optimizing […]
Glenda
Dublin is a very bike-friendly city. Bike lanes run parallel to their car lanes and there even seemed to be a bicycle rush hour. Each day around 5:15 I’d see all sorts of people with their briefcases slung across their shoulders making their commutes home. I was always very impressed by the women in skirts […]
Full Moon 4th
When I rank holidays, the 4th of July falls just short of Christmas. Christmas trumps the fourth because I spend it with my family and there are far more traditions that fall into its category. But America’s birthday is quite the summer celebration. I always get the night off from work, which means my nanny […]
Barcelona makes my Movie
If your life flashes before your eyes in the moments before you die, I’d like to take my Dad’s advice and edit that movie. It’s made up of moments, big or small, extraordinary places and ordinary places. I could be biking the streets of Barcelona, or skiing with my dad, but those are the moments […]
Oktoberfest
“There are no strangers here;Only friends you haven’t met yet.”- William Butler Yeats My senses are heightened by the smell of beer and pretzels as I stand amazed at how many pints one small woman can carry. Everyone is friends. Alcohol has a funny way of making that happen. “We’ll take three more,” someone yells.It’s […]
Inflatable Love
As Valentine’s day is dedicated to love, I’d like to celebrate and mourn the loss of my favorite summer couple: Daphne and Armando Philippe ♥ Every summer has a love story and every love story has a starting point. The two didn’t know each other until reunited by mutual friends. Together, squished in their tiny […]
Sea her go. 