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Hi, I’m Ardan Michael Blum — originally from Geneva, Switzerland, and now calling Palo Alto home. I enjoy hiking, spending quality time with my dachshunds, playing the cello, and writing fiction. More about me.
"Histoires de Genève" is a French-language site where senior citizens share stories about their lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
"World Breakfast" is my literary work-in-progress, blending magical realism, absurdity, and cultural reflection.
"The Other Side of the Creek" (on InMenlo.com) is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek—the shared landmark separating Menlo Park from more southern communities.
Timeless Tunes and Culture and Creativity playlists on YouTube.
Favorite Films: List includes Barry Lyndon, Body of Lies, Fanny and Alexander, Dekalog, La Strada, Pulp Fiction, The Third Man, Tootsie, Munich, North by Northwest, Rashomon, Apocalypse Now Redux, and more.
Pinterest: Discover people, places, art, and glimpses of what I love, respect, miss, and admire.
Palo Alto Tourism: A practical local’s guide to Silicon Valley’s academic and tech heart. This is a highly comprehensive, practical tourism guide to Palo Alto (focusing on Stanford, Baylands Nature Preserve, downtown, and surrounding areas).
Contact: For accessibility assistance or general inquiries, you can reach Ardan Michael Blum by calling +1 650-847-1810 or by using this form.