As 2016 peeks around the corner, it’s fun to reflect on the past year. Musically I started and ALMOST finished a “new” album I’ve been working on for 5 years! At least it has a title, “ Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta JOY.” It took my brain in so many directions, there seemed no…
One of my friends spent 5 years of her life living out of a cardboard box, because she wanted to explore working in other countries. So she stored her furniture with a friend, and sold anything that wouldn’t fit into that one box. “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til…
Last month, I embarked on an amazing adventure with wild dolphins. Not only was it a great escape to the tropics but also into the underwater world, (one of my favorite places). Plus, the dolphins taught me a lot. Many people think that dolphins are more intelligent than humans. They…
MUSIC! Summer wouldn’t be summer without music! Everywhere you go you are welcomed with familiar summer sounds- kids laughing, splashes in the pool, wind blowing the trees or the sound of waves crashing- a typical soundtrack to the season. No matter who you are or where you go, music fills the air. I notice sound…
In April I took my 87 year old amazing mother on a trip to Kentucky… Yes, we did get to see a serious horse race at Keenland—including some of the horses that raced in the Derby, but that was not the reason for the trip! Ever since she was a…
I wish it were a true National Holiday, but still it’s on my calendar. While touring in CA I came across the oil fields outside of Bakersfield… There were hundreds of pumps literally neck to neck as far as I could see burying their heads over and over in the…
I just wanted to share a small photo journal from my road trip/ California Tour a few weeks back. As I left Denver to start the long journey ahead, not only was I excited to capture my trip via photos, but it also made me start thinking about the great, classic…
A wooden goat, (Baaah) Is what you are If born in 2015. Buddha said you’re artistic and sweet According to a Chinese chart! You’ll celebrate If you’re alive 60 years from now (Baaaah) That wooden goat only comes again In 2075 (Baaaah) The Chinese New Year’s old as…
The Chinese lunar calendar, Is an ancient wonder, it’s true– Their New Year lasts for fifteen days And ends with the brightest moon. Connected to a dozen animals, Plus one of five elements too: Earth, metal, fire, water or wood, Mark the year you were born into! Buddha blessed…
Happy Chinese New Year! Yesterday, Feb 19th, marked the launch of “the year of the Goat.” This year is particularly special as the Chinese Element Theory deems 2015 the year of the “Wood Goat.” The Element Theory states each Zodiac sign is associated with…
