Have you ever had to walk, cross-country ski or physically exert yourself in a snow storm? If it is a blizzard, it is not an easy task. I ask this because when I think of some tasks in life, performing them is like walking up a hill, against the wind, in a blizzard snow storm….

Today I spent most of my day aboard a yacht in Newport Beach California and then at a lecture being held at a local Yacht Club in Long Beach California. Both of these events is furthering my education in nautical living. On the yacht I was learning about tending dock lines, using a windlass as…

I know that my faith in the creator has helped me a lot. It seems lately that I have been asking a lot of the almighty. I ask that my family and friends are kept safe and healthy. I ask for guidance and to be a better person, to make this world a better place…

On Tuesday this past week the third of November the United States of America held it’s national, state and local elections. The national elections were of importance because this year the office of the President was being voted on. If you are not a resident of they United States you may think that there were…

It is not as hard as you think that it is. Most of the hardship we create in our own minds. Then because of this self created hardship, we procrastinate doing the things that we should be doing to improve our lives. I am guilty as charged. I have a comfort zone, like most people,…

These past few months I have been working out of town and taking a class in Southern California; so I have been traveling back and forth from Northern California to Southern California every week. So today I am grateful for Southwest Airlines Mileage Points program as well as companion flight prices. This has helped me…

There is a lot of turmoil going on around us in California. Especially with the elections so close, there is a lot of political punches being thrown. The state is on fire and the cost of living keeps on rising. All of that said, I am happy! Life is good! I have a lot of…

Today as I was returning from my class, listening to the jazz station on the radio, High Hopes sung by Frank Sinatra came on. I am slowly learning that if the mind can think it, it can be achieved. I realize that it is not easy; there is going to be some hard work and…

Today I am very grateful for all of the love and support that I receive from family and friends. That is it. It is that simple. Peace and love to you all!

This afternoon I took two different tests for my boating class. The tests made up my mid-term for the class as well as certifying me with U.S. Sailing/ U.S. Powerboating for their Safe Power Boating course as well as the State of California’s Safe Boaters Card. So there were two tests that constituted the one…

Today is a very simple post. I am grateful for so many of my blessings. I read today a passage written by Carlos Santana regarding unconditional love. The man is a great musician, writer, spiritual guide and a wonderful person. His writing made me think about unconditional love and what does it mean. The followers…

On Tuesday, October 6 2020, one of Rock n’ Roll’s legendary guitar players passed away. I cannot say that I am sad, because I never knew Eddie Van Halen personally. I cannot even say that I will miss his music, because there is so much of it recorded. I feel for his family and friends,…