Lost and playing Survivor on The Blue Lagoon

3-Day Adventure Part II After a late night of drinks and a lot of driving, spending the night at the ho-motel was just as restful as one might imagine, and not for the reasons one might imagine.  We had an 8:00 a.m. check out time and when the alarm went off at 7:00 a.m. I was … Continue reading Lost and playing Survivor on The Blue Lagoon

Maybe, Just Maybe…

Sometimes I drive lost in thought. It`s as if my eyes, though looking forward, are focused on something far off in the distance. All of a sudden my mind comes back into focus; I look around and realize that I have reached my destination. I can't remember any part of the trip so I sit … Continue reading Maybe, Just Maybe…

Mr. Friendly

3-Day Adventure Part IV Spending a Sunday at the beach was nothing short of glorious but the clouds that had rolled in an hour earlier were blocking the sun, making the water at Boqueron Beach increasingly colder. It was our sign that it was time to head elsewhere. We made an attempt at washing off … Continue reading Mr. Friendly

Begin with the End in Mind

In my twenties I began to read Stephen R. Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I felt that I had some grand purpose in life and if I could just get my habits under control I could achieve it. Being only in my twenties my capacity for deep thoughts was restricted to the late … Continue reading Begin with the End in Mind

Living art gallery

3-Day Adventure Part III When you rent a car and take off at about 7 p.m. on a Friday night with only an overnight bag, a cooler full of ice and a map you know you're in for an adventure.  I've been trying to put the right words together to tell the story of this … Continue reading Living art gallery

Gracias…

A few weeks ago a friend of mine posted a facebook status challenging us to post an "I am thankful for..." status everyday until Thanksgiving.  Having kept a gratitude journal for a time some years ago, I was up for the challenge.  During the time of the challenge I said thanks for things from the … Continue reading Gracias…