The Art of Travel

“To awake quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea of what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown… Continue reading The Art of Travel

2012 Books and Reading Recap

Well, I didn’t read as many books as I wanted to in 2012 (in fact, I think this is a five year low). Nevertheless, this is always one of my favorite posts and it was no less fun to tally everything up. I also enjoyed almost everything I read this year. Total books read: 63… Continue reading 2012 Books and Reading Recap

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2012, you were good and right.

2012 was packed full. Almost all of it was good. Several things were life changing. I feel lucky and very fortunate. I’m hoping 2013 will be just as fun and full of even more adventures. I hope it will present good challenges that will help me grow and learn. I hope I’ll get to spend… Continue reading 2012, you were good and right.

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Desert Road Trip 2012

Is it possible to convey in words and pictures the experience of 10 days hiking and camping in six of our country’s most amazing national parks? How it felt to hike up the Virgin River, through the canyon walls of Zion, with the cold river water rushing across your feet? What it was like at… Continue reading Desert Road Trip 2012

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live fearlessly

we are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that death will tremble to take us -charles bukowski

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Happy Mother’s Day!

In honor of mother’s day, here’s a list of some of things my Mom knew were awesome before I did. Fortunately (though she never forced them on me), through her example I got around to loving them all too. Thank you Mom – you are an incredible Mom and friend. 10 things my Mom knew… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!

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BK Flea Saturday 4.14.12

Last week was the Flea’s second week outdoors this season, but my first outdoor visit of the year. After an amazing paniniĀ for brunch at Bocca Lupo, I walked over to Ft. Green with my friend Ash. I found these three vintage full color Golden Nature Guides, the same ones my Mom has and I grew… Continue reading BK Flea Saturday 4.14.12