Yeah, I just said that. It’s in my DNA, hard-wired in. I am genetically predisposed to be attracted to furry men. Hell, I’ll even overlook a hairy back, because let’s face it, you don’t typically get a nice hairy chest without at least a little carpet there on the backside. (I do realize many of..
Years ago, before my youngest son hit double digits, he had a particularly profound realization about time. The exact scenario eludes both of us all these years later, but here’s the gist. He was thinking back to another time, a past event, and it seemed both a lifetime away yet also just moments ago. He..
Needless to say, it’s been a while since I last wrote anything for the ol’ blog. My time has been spent learning what rasters are, what the difference is between a .lpkx file and a .lyrx file, how to orthorectify aerial imagery, and why you should never ever label a map legend, “Legend.” In short,..
April 2019. For the last twenty-five or so years I’ve dreamt of hiking a really long trail. I don’t recall the actual catalyst. There’s not one specific crystallizing moment when I knew without a doubt that I would one day load forty-ish some odd pounds of everything I need to survive on my back and..
Today is Monday, April 29, 2019. My hair is matted and reeks of BBQ, there’s a half eaten bag of kettle corn on my kitchen table, candy wrappers litter my pockets, my koozie collection has doubled, there’s a dull pounding in my head, my gut is wrecked, and my voice resembles a hungover Demi Moore…
I have no idea who this woman is. I shot the photo with my iPhone as I was walking away, and my god, how I wish I’d had a real camera. And real courage. But instead, I spinelessly stole her image after standing a hundred feet from her for well over an hour. And now..
Last winter I made my first ever trek into Big Bend. It was, without a doubt, a life altering experience. In fact, it was nothing short of spiritual. The breath-taking landscape drew me in like a lost love, and when it came time to leave my heart actually ached, but I vowed to return. That..
Last April I made a list. In six short days I’m gonna be checking a few things off said list. The actual implementation of these various goals looks a bit different than what I originally pictured, but that’s the beauty of it, isn’t it? You announce your intentions, let the grand symphony of the Universe..
Big Bend has been on my list of places to visit for quite a while. I’ve lived three quarters of my life in the Lone Star State but time and money and motivation didn’t fall into sync until just recently. As luck would have it, I was hired to do floral design for a wedding..
Part One: How to Become a Vegetarian in Two Months, A Carnivorous Journey Across Texas It’s no secret I have a competitive streak. Ask my kids. I was never the mom who let them win. Nah, suck it up kids, this is real life. From card games to dominoes to go-kart racing, I showed no..