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Hi, I’m Ardan Michael Blum — originally from Geneva, Switzerland, and now calling Palo Alto home. I’m passionate about SEO, technology, reading, and politics, particularly from a center-left perspective.
I enjoy hiking, spending quality time with my dachshunds, playing the cello, and writing fiction. Explore more about my life in Palo Alto.
"World Breakfast" is my literary work-in-progress, blending magical realism, absurdity, and cultural reflection.
"Histoires de Genève" is a French-language site where senior citizens share stories about their lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
"The Other Side of the Creek" (on InMenlo.com) is a series designed to capture the life and spirit of the shared landmark San Francisquito Creek, which separates Menlo Park from neighboring communities to the south.
Palo Alto Tourism Guide - A personal project sharing local tips, highlights, and reviews to help visitors explore my city more meaningfully.
Timeless Tunes and Culture and Creativity playlists on Youtube.
Favorite Films: List includes Barry Lyndon, Heat, Body of Lies, The Shining, Fanny and Alexander, The Music Room, Kieślowski’s Dekalog, La Strada, Pulp Fiction, The Third Man, Tootsie, Munich, North by Northwest, Rashomon, Scarface, Apocalypse Now Redux, and more.
Pinterest: Discover people, places, art, and glimpses of what I love, respect, miss, and admire.
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