Humanity: Raw & Unfiltered
2014 was a humbling experience for me in a lot of ways. I thought I was getting close to having things figured out, but, not so. I remember vividly looking in the mirror New Year’s Eve when I was 25 years old and thinking, “Wow. I kinda thought I’d have Read more
Most of these little pearls of wisdom come from my wild and sordid youth. I will be updating as I recall more. If even one person is saved any heartache and pain I will feel like I have been of service. When peeing over a balcony, be sure to check Read more
So: I just returned from my second assignment on board a steamship in the Great Lakes. Still trying to adjust to a normal pace—although that makes me wonder what normal is … Side note: Do not leave a half-unpacked suitcase open in your bedroom when you get a call to Read more
People are funny–meaning strange and unexplainable. I go through life and sometimes I build long-term treasured friendships based on commonalities in personality and interests. Or, I meet people of such a polar opposite nature that they become fascinating—kind of like messing with a rattlesnake. Some people collect art. Some collect Read more
For three idyllic years, from 2010 through 2013, I was the proprietor of Bella Vista Lodge on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific Coast, possessing one of the most incredible views in Costa Rica. Sitting about 1,400 feet on the Escaleras mountainside, the 180-degree view stretched from Manuel Antonio to the north, Read more
Moving back to your hometown is like kissing your sister. While the west coast of Florida is a great place where most people would love to live, there is a lot of wisdom behind Thomas Wolfe’s You Can’t Go Home Again. “He had learned some of the things that every Read more
Six months ago I moved back to the U.S. after living in Central America for three years. I had limited exposure to the media and the events occurring in the U.S. and the rest of the world. When I did take the time to read about political, social, and economic Read more
We have few opportunities in our lives to meet people who are bigger than life. And, they are often not aware of the intensity and brilliance of their talents. This would be my buddy Christophe Gstalder. He enjoys a simple and rich life. He can adapt to a suite at Read more
