The 2nd January Anniversary

The 2nd January Anniversary

by on January 5, 2011 in Events, Reflection

Today I celebrate two years of freelance, or as I see it, two years of freedom. This January 5th marks two years since my last day employed in the corporate world. When I reflect back on the two years, I smile.  And it’s a big smile. So now looking forward just like last year with […]

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Sunset Sunday – Joshua Tree National Park

Sunset Sunday – Joshua Tree National Park

by on January 2, 2011 in National Park Travel, Sunset Sunday

The U2 album cover might show just a single Joshua Tree, but a visit to the National Park provides any visitor the chance to hike among thousands. Every few feet down a trail I discovered the next one and the next perfect photograph. After over a hundred different photos, I started to realize although each […]

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The Sands of Stone Island, Mazatlán

The Sands of Stone Island, Mazatlán

by on December 30, 2010 in Beach, Destination

I didn’t see or step on one single stone.  And it’s not an island either, although the quickest and easiest way to arrive is across water. Stone Island takes its name from a town that needed to be relocated years ago. However, today all you need to know is that it’s a perfect place to […]

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Sunset Sunday – 2010, the Year in Review

Sunset Sunday – 2010, the Year in Review

by on December 26, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

In the cold crisp New York winter an idea was born. I decided to write a weekly post about one of my favorite moments of the day. I wanted to share my stories about the majesty and magic of the sunset. Since last January, every (well nearly every) Sunday I published a post “Sunset Sunday” […]

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The Czech Republic and the Christmas Stone

The Czech Republic and the Christmas Stone

by on December 24, 2010 in Destination, Reflection

The sun rose over the horizon as the bus started to navigate the city streets. I entered Prague fatigued by the overnight ride from Brussels but yet full of energy and excited to learn more about my heritage. The splendid city famed for adoring architecture, romantic boulevards, and pilsner beer also contained the roots of the […]

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The Gorgeous Gili Islands of Lombok

The Gorgeous Gili Islands of Lombok

by on December 23, 2010 in Beach, Destination

Paradise.  The image often includes a pristine beach, soft white sand, and a brilliant blue ocean backdrop. Make it a remote island only accessible by boat and not overrun by tourists or tourism and you create the perfect image. Yes, it’s paradise. Bali ignites the imagination of such a place, but the lesser known Gili […]

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Sunset Sunday – Two Evenings in Carlsbad, California

Sunset Sunday – Two Evenings in Carlsbad, California

by on December 19, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

One of the highlights of any visit to the left coast is the sunset. During my November travels I watched numerous from the beaches of both California and Mexico. Such lovely images captured and such lovely memories enjoyed. On the trip I scheduled a two night stay in the coastal California community of Carlsbad. In […]

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The Tequila Toast with Champagne Flutes

The Tequila Toast with Champagne Flutes

by on December 17, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel

We arrived at the CasaMagna Marriott for a tequila tasting and I immediately noticed blue agave plants as part of the lobby landscape. Not a surprise as the CasaMagna offers its own house tequila; the tequila we came to taste. But, the tasting did surprise. No, not the tequila. Fortunately, I have tasted the difference […]

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