Category Archives: Life

So, I posted this photo on Facebook last night, and a friend has asked me for the recipe.  Rather than do a lengthy update there, I thought I’d upload it here instead. Most of the time when I cook I … Continue reading →

This past week I was reminded.  Fear isn’t something I can see or hear or taste.  I can’t watch it in the sky or pick it up off the ground.  Because it doesn’t actually exist in the tangible world.  My … Continue reading →

Sometimes when I talk with people about meditation they tell me how difficult it is, and why they don’t believe they can do it: I can’t still my mind Right, you can’t.  And it’s not required that you do.  In … Continue reading →

Dear friends, Embrace what you are given to do. Your dream, your passion. And when I say “embrace,” I mean no holds barred, full on, hug and don’t let go. Some people say, “Follow your dream.” Others say, “Pursue your … Continue reading →

Me: Do you need anything from Fry’s?  I have to go there for work this morning. Her: What is Fry’s?  Is that a computer place? Me:  Oh my God – you don’t know about Fry’s?  Yes, it’s a computer place … Continue reading →

It’s a beautiful, cool, clear morning.  Jalapenos are almost ready to start picking.  Fish tacos, escabeche and pepperfin on the way.

What a great year this has been. So many new opportunities and experiences. I’ve never been a big new year “resolution” maker, I prefer the idea of setting “intentions.” So, my intentions for 2014 are simple: learn, grow, love, create, … Continue reading →

Taking a short break from working on new music, I step outside and watch the moon. One moment she is slightly veiled with thin clouds, the next she is perfectly clear. I love how the clouds can be blown so … Continue reading →

Big smiles, warm hugs and goodbye kisses. Like me, she gets up early – 4:30 on weekdays and 5:30 on weekends. She works Thursday through Sunday, so we rarely get an entire day together. I get on the freeway at … Continue reading →