Mont Blanc-Chamonix, France Wanderlust: as the term implies is an impassioned & insatiable desire to travel or in my case … drift.  Much of the travel I have experienced has come from a place of wanderlust but with no specific destination.  It seems that the power of suggestion is the determining factor as to where Read more about Snow Blind[…]

They told me this day would come ?! “The unexamined life is not worth living” (Socrates’) Notice of intent: The following is a departure from my usual & philosophical in nature which by definition means … I am posing questions based solely on observation. Philosophy is a thinking process not to be confused with opinion, Read more about Just 1 of 8 Billion[…]

Monterey Bay, CA USA Merriam–Webster’s definition of : “Waterman” (noun)  One who works &/or lives on the water (i.e. a skilled boatman who makes a living from the water) Some have suggested that the term ”waterman” is pretentious by nature.  That it is hubristic & usually self-proclaims a greater level of knowledge & expertise into Read more about Bail Out[…]

Koh Chang & Koh Mak Thailand/Cambodia DISCLAIMER:  This short story is neither an endorsement nor a repudiation of any product.  All products have a marketable purpose whether I enjoy said product or not … so any critiques written here are merely a matter of opinion. With that said may I introduce one of the main Read more about $425.00 Cup of Coffee[…]

San Francisco, CA He was a gypsy (literally) who spent most of his childhood traveling the states, with his family in a ‘58 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, playing flamenco guitar to survive.  I was a product of Chicago’s working class suburbs with white picket fences, station wagons with simulated wood paneling & 2.5 children in each Read more about Surfing 101[…]

Bang Saen, Thailand My new home was a seaside university town … I had just arrived and was settling in.  The condo was luxurious by my standards … 10th floor penthouse studio with a balcony overlooking the Gulf of Thailand.  180* view of the sea & nearby islands with a pool, hot tub & all Read more about Monkey Bite! Monkey Bite![…]