by Spencer Albers | Sep 1, 2014 | Photography, Thoughts on Life
So, a month ago I was in England. When I came back I was hit with the biggest fit of wanderlust that I have ever experienced. My mind could only think about places I wanted to go and cultures I wanted to learn more about. It was intense. It may have faded a bit but...
by Spencer Albers | Aug 8, 2014 | Thoughts on Life
You often hear of Americans traveling abroad and they look like the quintessential “tourists.” I try my best to blend in with the locals (my camera doesn’t really help) and realized these couple of tips may be helpful for other Americans traveling in...
by Spencer Albers | Jul 21, 2014 | Thoughts on Life
On a whim a few months ago, I decided to start watercolor painting. Why? I still don’t really know. Whether it was a need for another creative outlet or just a way to disconnect from the internet, it has been one of the most challenging and fun things I have...
by Spencer Albers | Feb 9, 2014 | Poem, Thoughts on Life
If I was going to buy someone flowers for Valentine’s Day… you can bet I would buy them at Ecker’s Flowers and Greenhouses in Waverly, IA, where I took the above photo. They didn’t even have to pay me to write that. Enjoy, a Poem for Single...
by Spencer Albers | Jan 27, 2014 | Thoughts on Life
As an alum of Wartburg College I think about my time there every day. I contemplate the ideas they fostered and the stories we wrote. I juggle my allegiance and pride of the school with careful criticism of the choices they make as an institution. Every day I feel...