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 don’t really measure things out, so all the measurements are[…]

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 fears are creations of my own mind, and outside of[…]

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 fact, that’s why you need to meditate.  Saying, “I can’t[…]

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 dream.” I say, “Stalk your dream.” Stalk it, obsess about[…]

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 – they have everything you need for your computer, but[…]

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, contribute. I am enjoying this time of introspection and re-focusing,[…]

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 quickly while there is almost no breeze at ground level.[…]

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 Sly Park, and pick my way down the side of[…]