PinnedWhat Will You be Remembered For?This is a question I’ve asked myself for over a decade. Do you ever think of it? Since my journey in self development, the concept of Legacy has been on my mind. At the time, I was really into real estate investments, and I had amassed a small but growing…Legacy2 min readLegacy2 min read
May 23Working for PeaceMost of my life I have been an activist for peace. Even when I was in a gang, I’ve always known there was something not right about willfully hurting people. I don’t know if this was just conditioning, but I felt it had to be more. It hurt my heart…Peace1 min readPeace1 min read
May 23What’s up with your Logo, man?My logo, or my personal mark, as I like to call it is a combination of a new moon, which in Hawaii, is called Hilo and a Viper. Hilo, also happens to be the name of my late German shepherd, who was a dear companion to me. He crossed over…Logo2 min readLogo2 min read
Mar 18, 2022The Valley of the GodsOver four hours driving and we finally arrived in The Valley of the Gods. From Escalante, we drove by Lake Powell, my original destination for camping, and Page, Arizona, where we stopped by a small native American market for some fry bread. I enjoyed the scenery as Utah has so…Utah1 min readUtah1 min read
Mar 18, 2022EscalanteMy stay in Brianhead was a nice way to ease into winter living in Utah. I spent most of my time consumed with art and writing and less time on exploration, eating and all other “everyday” activities. I practiced yoga and meditation by the fireplace and took hot detoxifying baths…Utah2 min readUtah2 min read
Mar 15, 2022The Toadstool and the Nurse3.15.22 The morning was cold and the sun was rising as we slowly woke from our first night in the Canyon. The morning sun always offers something special, no matter where I am at and today was not exception. Being in a van, there is often very little to pack…Utah2 min readUtah2 min read
Mar 9, 2022Leaving San DiegoI left San Diego early February with the hopes of not seeing her again for a long time. It was a cold morning and it was still dark. I was sad for wanting to leave my loved ones, but I had to go. God knows I had to go. I…Snow3 min readSnow3 min read
Dec 23, 2021The Value of Sharing Your GiftsLast week I met a smart young man who wanted to be a writer. He was an Air Force Veteran who was medically discharged for breaking his back while on duty. …Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Aug 12, 2021Who Are You?Who are you really? This is a question I’ve asked myself for many years. I recently re watched The Matrix (It’s a documentary, right?!) and in one of the scenes, the Oracle reads a sign to Neo that read “Temet Nosce,” which in Latin, means “Know Thyself.” It is a…Know Thyself2 min readKnow Thyself2 min read
Aug 1, 2021Thoughts on the Comfort ZoneLast night when I was in bed, I reflected on life in the comfort zone. I know there has been a lot of things written about the comfort zone already and I was reluctant to share my own thoughts. …Comfort Zone3 min readComfort Zone3 min read
