New Orleans has long been on my list of places to visit - so this year we decided to make it happen for my 33rd birthday. Even better, we talked six good friends in joining us for…
I've been grounded by a gnarly cold into a lo-fi folk funk these past few days. Among such tunes I've found to console the high-pressure system inside my head, is Iron & Wine's Love Vigilantes, (which I…
First, the obvious - as a whole, 2017 was a rough year. However, on a personal level, it was one of the best yet, which mostly can be attributed to watching Josie transition from infancy into toddler-dom.…
We took advantage of our indian summer over the long fall break weekend to head southward for a family camping adventure up on Gooseberry Mesa. With it's easy trail access and plethora of picture-perfect campsites, Gooseberry has…
Into the Mystic via The Whole Enchilada After years of poor scheduling, I finally managed to snag a ride that's been on the bucket list since I first heard about it - that is, of course, The…
Historically, the dog days of summer were noted by the rise of Sirius, aka the dog star. Traditionally, they've been associated with heat, lethargy, drought, fever and are commonly the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer. It…