The road to our house, Golfo de California, is nothing special – dirt and rocks that turn into mud and more rocks when it rains. The road runs more or less east-west. The first photo shows the entrance to our road from La Palmira. The middle photo, due east, captures our private if not entirely charming neighborhood. In the last photo you’ll see the boulder-field entrance to our driveway, one that we take slowly and … more
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Who are you??
I noticed several new subscribers to the blog: goldeneye2517 cowhollowboy (figured this one out – thanks, Bruno!) sdp47 (thanks, Sue!) But I don’t know who you are, at least not by that name. If it’s you, please email or reply to this post to let me know. Thanks!
Sierra Laguna National Park (post courtesy of Roger Luckenbach)
I’ve attached a little map from one of my field journalsof some of the recent attempts to develop the national park on theeastern flank of the Sierra Laguna. You can reach all of thesepoints from Santiago which is a quaint village just off Hwy 1., southof La Paz. The best spot is a campground at Santa Rita indicated bythe dotted dirt road. There are tables, tent sites etc., but thebest thing is the lovely public … more
Landing
Leaving SFO – smiles On Virgin America. Contemplation? Skepticism? Or simply practicing the raise of an eyebrow? 12 something hours later, upon arrival at Casa Mariana in La Paz, a look that requires no words.
La Paz, Baja California Sur (B.C.S.) Adventure Notes
Adventure List Our Favorite Experiences Spanish lessons at Se Habla La Paz. We took lessons for two months. Juli Goff, the director, runs a fantastic program. The teachers are bilingual, native-Spanish speakers with great expertise and, as important, patience. Highly recommend. Snorkel with whale sharks (generally November-March) – We booked our trip in early November through Miguel, across from Hotel Perla. 350 pesos for an phenomenal 2-hour experience. Isla Espiritu Santo – Great all day experience … more
How to Motivate Yourself: 3 Steps Backed By Science
How to Motivate Yourself: 3 Steps Backed By Science. Quickly summarized: The Mistake Every Productivity System Makes Productivity systems rarely take emotions into account. And feelings are a fundamental and unavoidable part of why humans do what they do. We can’t ignore our emotions. Because of the way our brains are structured, when thought and feelings compete, feelings almost always win. And we can’t fight our feelings. Research shows this just makes them stronger. That … more
Shirzad Chamine: How to Defeat Your Internal Saboteurs | Stanford Graduate School of Business
Shirzad Chamine: How to Defeat Your Internal Saboteurs | Stanford Graduate School of Business. Positive intelligence
Volleyball Resources
Organizations California Beach Volleyball Association American Volleyball Coaches Association AVP United States Youth Volleyball League Boy Club Programs Mountain View Volleyball Club (Don Shaw) Pacific Rim Volleyball Academy (Roger and Christine Worsley) Bay to Bay Volleyball Club (Julie Keller) Summer Volleyball Camps Jon Lee’s Summer and Spring Break Beach Volleyball Camps at Santa Barbara’s East Beach (my personal favorite) Shoreline Beach Club Volleyball Camps at Santa Cruz Sinjin Smith Beach Volleyball Camps Jon Kosty’s Boys … more
New Orleans Restaurants/Bars to visit | Linton’s List
DA’ QUARTER: **GALATOIRE’S – 209 Bourbon- locals spend $$$ on good eatin’ here- don’t miss for very nice dinner. Be sure to make reservations. RED FISH GRILL – 115 Bourbon – Ralph Brennan’s restaurant. casual but good local food. BOURBON HOUSE- 144 Bourbon- Dickie Brennan’s restaurant. lots of local seafood variety. ACME OYSTER HOUSE – ultra-casual with red-checkered tablecloths. no reservations needed CAFÉ DU MONDE- beignets! PAT O’BRIEN’S – 718 St Peter- touristy, but fun. … more
▶ Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Music Video) – YouTube
▶ Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Music Video) – YouTube.