Nestled above Swamii’s in Encinitas, there’s a place that looks a bit scary from the outside to those who aren’t in the know. The Self Realization Fellowship actually houses amazing meditation gardens full of lush greens, koi ponds and one of the most impressive views in San Diego county. It’s a place I discovered many, …
Wonderful trip to Ruidoso, a small mountainous and lush green town, this weekend. Went with Paul (my college roommate from St. Ed’s in Austin), Roe, and the kids. We had originally talked about sleeping in a tent, but with an 8 month old, I was spared. We stayed in a cabin, instead, but “camped” upstairs …
Roaring home this evening (I was deprived of speed for a few days, relegated to a chevy rental car), I chose to listen to a few things that I hadn’t heard in a while. I started out with The Clash and then moved on to one of my favorite musicians/guitarists, Bob Mould. I discovered Husker …
In vino veritas. Day 1: I’ll fast-forward past the travel to Sonoma, with the exception of referencing the kid on the car rental shuttle in Oakland who made a comment (to someone else) about Houston being the devil’s armpit. I gave a silent chuckle because I know some folks that would appreciate that remark. Upon …
I was fortunate enough to travel to Europe a couple of times over the past twelve months. One visit included a couple of days in Brussels, Belgium. Among other delicacies (!?@) like escargot stands along the side of the road, you can pick up some fantastic belgian waffles topped with an assortment of fruit, chocolate …