Got to get up into those pines, it’s where I can breathe. – Fourkiller Flats, “National Vacation” Our skin and souls relish the comfortably cool 65 degrees, and I close my eyes to feel it fully. A worried brow unfurls and a grin pulls at my lips as I catch the woody vanilla scent of conifers floating on a languid breeze. We both take deep breaths, exhaling a contented sigh. Everything is so dreamy. I marvel at the miracle of our olfactory system, biochemistry, and the how the molecules … [Read more...]
Mt. Lemmon Excursions: Just Being
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. - John Muir Dan and I have recently made it a priority to go to Mt. Lemmon on the regular for several hours to decompress from work, chores, and the incessant chatter of our monkey brains. Our work demands are heavy, as are some of the issues we manage; … [Read more...]
Al Perry
I took these photos of "legendary"* Tucson musician Al Perry back in March 2009 at his residence. Maybe it was in conjunction with the April 2009 release of his album "The Three Track Sessions EP," covered by the Tucson Weekly in this article. Or maybe it had something to do with his KXCI show "Clambake," a show he retired from on March 31, 2026 after 28 years of spinning tunes—he started in 1998! Learn more from this KXCI post. Learn a bit about Al in his March 4, 2004, Tucson … [Read more...]
Bermuda Beach Photos
Bermuda’s beaches were incredible and picture perfect with the pink-hued sand and turquoise waters. My father took my sister and me in early March 2026 to see his childhood home and old stomping grounds. It was a great time to go, before the tourist and hurricane seasons hit the mid-Atlantic island. Air temps were in the 70s and water temps in the high 60s (Fahrenheit). We were there for seven days, and I made sure to swim daily—see my video testimonial below! As a competitive swimmer … [Read more...]
Bermuda Whale Watching Excursion, 2026-03-11
My Dad, Sister, and I had an amazing time venturing out in Bermudian waters with K.S. WaterSports to see North Atlantic humpback whales during their northern spring migration. The waters were choppy on the way out and it was more thrilling than a roller coaster ride - no seatbelts or safety nets! Yes, there were life vests in case something happened, but we were in great hands with a fabulous captain and crew. We were stoked to see three whales swimming about, flapping fins and tails and … [Read more...]
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