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The Bishop’s Palace

“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” —Ernest Hemingway Stepping into Bishop’s Palace is akin to crossing a threshold into a bygone age, where opulent décor and intricate craftsmanship speak volumes of a time when elegance and grandeur reigned supreme. I never knew I would be so moved by a piece of architecture and I was surprised by how familiar it felt upon my arrival. Dickins on the Strand had arrived in Galveston and Adi and I suited up in our best Victorian garb to participate in a weekend of revelry with an eye […]

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Embrace Your Spiritual Journey

As someone who has spent years on stage, I’ve learned that just like a well-rehearsed performance, life benefits immensely from being approached mindfully. Each day presents us with a unique opportunity—a fresh canvas on which we can paint our intentions and actions with purpose. Starting the day mindfully sets the tone for how we interact with the world. When we consciously choose to begin with mindfulness, we equip ourselves with the awareness needed to navigate our day with compassion and kindness. Mindfulness doesn’t require hours of dedication but benefits from intentional moments scattered throughout our day. By pausing to reflect […]

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Why Tap Water Isn’t Safe Anymore

Is your tap water really safe to drink? This is a question that might not cross our minds every day as we turn on the faucet to fill a glass, cook our meals, or run a bath. Yet, recent studies reveal a startling reality: millions of Americans are potentially being exposed to drinking water that fails to meet safety standards. In fact, over 70% of tap water in the U.S. contains contaminants, ranging from industrial pollutants to harmful microorganisms, that can pose significant health risks. The importance of clean drinking water cannot be overstated. It is fundamental to our health […]

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Exploring The Gene Keys

Discovering Our Personal Potential and Purpose In our lifelong quest for self-discovery and personal fulfillment, the Gene Keys stand out as a profound and transformative tool. Developed by visionary author Richard Rudd, the Gene Keys merge wisdom from the I Ching, astrology, and modern genetics to offer a unique system for unlocking individual potential and deepening self-awareness. This holistic approach provides a map to navigate the intricacies of our inner world, helping us to identify latent talents, address life challenges, and align more closely with our true purpose. On a personal note, exploring the Gene Keys has illuminated my own […]

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Divine Union: The Ultimate Dance of Masculine and Feminine Energies

In the journey of life, few experiences possess the transformative power of a romantic union that is truly aligned—where two souls merge to create something both beautiful and profound. This sacred connection is often referred to in spiritual traditions as Divine Union, regarded as the highest form of yoga. In this elevated state, love transcends the personal, becoming a powerful pathway to spiritual awakening and growth. At the core of a Divine Union is the harmonious dance of masculine and feminine energies, each complementing and elevating the other. These energies, fundamental forces present in everyone, are not restricted by gender […]

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The Wisdom of Water

The ocean calls each morning as the sun prepares to crest over the horizon to start a new day.  Adi and I drive to the shore each morning as the amber hues dot the sky and we set the tone for the day.  All possibilities exist in this space and our state of mind determines which path we will take.  Will we see possibility, or will we see a roadblock?  Both are available and it is only our perception that decides how we will move forward. I know the importance of intention and I understand it’s the foundation of our […]

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The Big House

My mother-in-law passed away a year ago.  To say it devasted the family would be an understatement.  Morticia (my nickname for her inspired by the Addams Family) was a witchy mermaid who positively affected everyone she came in contact with, and her bigger than life personality was one that couldn’t be easily replaced.  The love of her life and Adi’s dad, Gomez (they truly were like the Addams Family), will attest to the huge void that entered his life when Morticia passed on to the great beyond and never have I personally witnessed the adversity a family had gone through […]

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Mise En Scène

I remember it like it was yesterday—May 6, 1989—I was about to prepare to perform stand-up comedy for the very first time.  It has been a dream of mine since I was a young boy to stand onstage and make people laugh, and on this night, that dream would commence. Little did I know it would take me on a journey that I could have never imagined. I would co-found an improvisational comedy show called Four Day Weekend that would become an unlikely hit, selling out shows all over the country, performing for two U.S. presidents, delivering a “Yes, And” keynote […]

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Flower Power

Listen on Spotify! Everyone has those chapters in their life that are challenging.  Things seem to be rolling along and the next thing we know a speed bump appears and forces us to slow down and reevaluate our life.  2023 was that year for Adi and me.  Three weeks into the start of the year, my mother passed away at the age of 85.  She lived a good life and by her own admission was ready to pass on to the other side.  She told me the world was just moving too fast for her and she was ready to […]

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A Drop of Honeysuckle

Adi and I went for our morning walk today through the park.  This has become somewhat of a ritual for us as we transition to a new phase of our lives.  Our daughter graduates from high school in less than 30 days and I am left eyeing the end of one book of my life while anticipating the turning of the page beginning what I can only conclude would be the final book of my life. I mentioned to Adi recently that I sense that I will have essentially three books of my life:  The first began at birth and […]

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