I never thought I would ride a camel. But there I was teetered on top the exotic beast, swaying with the movement of his steps. The animal moved in line with the one in front of him. My only thought was the poor beast must be tired of carrying people for a short ride through the bottom of this canyon. We plodded along for about fifteen minutes and got back off the humped creature. If the ride had ended then Read more
Music pulsed into the night air. The sound of drums, guitars and voices echoed into the dark. We sat on our balcony and could feel the energy of the city, the air was alive. I felt alive. Cabo San Lucas is a town like no other. Las Vegas has it’s casino’s and LA has the Sunset Strip but downtown Cabo exudes a vibe, an energy that infects the soul. I looked at my daughter and my wife and smiled. Should Read more
The lights danced in the sky. Above our heads little beacons of colour formed shapes over the glittering water of the Sea of Cortez. It was a spectacular end to a year that most of us would sooner forget. Goodbye, 2021. And good riddance. Here’s to a new beginning and a new year. Happy New Year to everyone. I felt so lucky to be on the beach in Cabo San Lucas for the end of what has been one of Read more
We were only a couple of hours from our destination. The plane cruised through the air at 30,000 feet, my heart was beating to match the pace of the jets that roared into the afternoon sun. It was strange being in a place with so many people. We tried to wear our N95 masks – but they were so uncomfortable to be obnoxious. And no one else was wearing them – so said my fifteen-year-old. She was right. Most people Read more
“Daddy, it’s time to wake up.” My daughter’s voice broke through the haze of sleep. I rolled over and looked at the clock. “2:55” “Oh, honey, wow. I guess so. You’re up early.” I looked toward the bedroom door, but she was gone. I rolled back over and looked at my wife who was snuggled up tightly with Snowbee the cat. “Good morning babe, are you ready for this?” “Umm ya, but it’s kinda early don’t you think?” Krista looked Read more
Apprehension and excitement surge through my viens. I feel my insides pulse and my stomach flips. T minus 16 hours and counting. Cabo San Lucas here we come. so many mixed emotions and desires. Traveling in the Coronaverse is like nothing I have ever done before. I have never felt this much anxiety and excitement the night before a big trip. The world feels crazy right now. I can’t wait to escape the bitter cold and go to the sunny Read more
Merry Christmas. I send that sentiment to everyone. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, or whatever. I send the best Christmas cheers to everyone. I don’t care about your religion, I only care about you as a human being. I care that you have the best day you can. Really what does it matter? A happy wish is just that – a positive vibe connected with other people, It is something we need as much of as we Read more
Time marches on and the days have begun to get longer. Christmas is just around the corner. I went to the mall with my daughter and spent time wandering aimlessly, hoping gift ideas would suddenly jump in front of me. People ask me if I’m ready for Christmas – I’m not. But that is nothing new. Except this year, I’m having a harder time finding the Christmas spirit. Maybe it’s because my daughter is now a teenager and the magic Read more
Merry Christmas everyone. That was not the message we got from our government and the so-called health experts today. The message we got was the new variant of covid was spreading fast and the vaccines may not be effective at stopping it. Just when things seemed like there was a light at the end of the tunnel, that light was a train. I don’t know what to think anymore. We are booked to go to Mexico in less than ten Read more
Light puffs of snow flew over Barrman’s shoulders as he descended the untouched field of powder dreams. Every turn of his legs launched a fresh tuft of snow into the air and into his face. Face shots. Every skier’s dream is to get snow blown into their face by hurling themselves downward into deep lines of fresh powder. Barrman and his friends were living the dream. December 17 Big White opened the Gem Lake Express Quad chair as well as Read more