Ani Pema Chödrön was invited to give the commencement address to the 2014 graduating class of Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Her speech was inspired by this quote from Samuel Beckett: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” As Chödrön writes: “No one ever knows what is going to happen … Continued
This post contains affiliate links. Business travel is a whole different ball game; it requires a high level of organization, smart packing skills and the ability to balance comfort with professionalism. Most of us have someone in our lives who is aboard a flight at least than once per month for business, so help that person … Continued
Please join me at the Clayhouse for our annual holiday sale! It is my first time to be a part of this sale with this wonderful community of artists. If you are looking for a homemade holiday gift, this is the place for ceramics and art glass. WHERE: The Clayhouse, 2909 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica CA … Continued
I enjoyed the Wanderlust Series by Hayo Magazine at One Roof Women in Culver City. The speakers shared their hopes, dreams, travels and experiences. I filmed most of the answers from the panel but not all of the questions. I hope Joanna Riquett, founder and Editor In Chief of Hayo Magazine, will return again soon for another event. … Continued
“Latins are tenderly enthusiastic. In Brazil they throw flowers at you. In Argentina they throw themselves!” …according to Marlene Dietrich. The Argentinians are an extremely passionate hot blooded bunch with their own unique style of Spanish, spoken with a strong Italian-like charisma. They will instantly embrace you into their lives and in return you will no … Continued
A lone, untethered horse wandered down the dusty main drag in the light of the full moon, munching on tufts of grass by the side of the road. There was no other traffic on the road, no one else in sight. The serenity of the scene belied the bloody history of this historic place. I … Continued
A three-day weekend spent in California’s high desert at a music festival left eardrums happily ruined. As a burning super moon crept above the hills of Southern California’s high desert, it cast into relief the silhouettes of thousands of people and Joshua Trees dancing in unison to the beat of Desert Daze music festival. Together … Continued
September News: 748,000 video views I am so grateful to everyone who has supported me on my journey with We Said Go Travel. Thank you! My journey with video began in Taiwan in 2011 with a Cisco Flip Camera. One of my 5th grade students taught me to use iMovie at recess. I am now 2,000 views … Continued
As a young boy I would run home from school every day to turn on the TV and drink in whatever show or movie was playing. It turned out all my favorite performers were veterans of the Catskills, Borscht Belt comedians, mostly Eastern European Ashkenazi Jews, who cut their teeth in the Catskills at resorts … Continued
On Mondays, I write about motivation as inspiration for myself and to share about myself and my website. I am honored and inspired that many writers and travelers continue to share their personal stories in my ten Travel Writing Awards on We Said Go Travel. For the past month, I have written more about my … Continued