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When Life Gets Blurry Adjust Your Focus – Look Up

When Life Gets Blurry Adjust Your Focus – Look Up
Ever feel like every day is a blur? There's not enough coffee or wine to gain focus. Whether you're in the multi-tasking Olympics, facing a myriad of challenges, or just looking for a change or improvement, this tool is for YOU! What is this tool? Look Up is a simple, powerful mantra that quickly shifts your perspective quickly.…
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Is Your GPS Set on Happiness

Is Your GPS Set on Happiness
One of the most quoted passages from my first book, When All Balls Drop, is: "My GPS is set on happiness." Join me in this candid video chat from Kauai as I explain the rationale behind this quote and the takeaway of my book. If you liked the video, let's connect! Here's how you do it!…
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Look Up from Wailua Falls in Kauai

Look Up from Wailua Falls in Kauai
Aloha adventurers and Happy Look Up Day! On this special day, I wanted to share with you one of the cornerstones of the #LookUp mantra, which is appreciating the moment and the beauty around you. Please enjoy this inspirational message from the Garden Island of Kauai.   If you liked the video, let's connect! Here's…
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Preview of Cubicle to Cuba

Preview of Cubicle to Cuba
You're in. I'm inviting you to a preview of my next book, Cubicle to Cuba.  Come along for the ride as I share my story of leaving the corporate world and Cubicle Land to a hybrid career of traveling and writing. Be inspired by my adventures and takeaways through Cuba, Peru, Kauai, New Zealand, Australia,…
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Adventure Tales from Kauai

Adventure Tales from Kauai
[caption id="attachment_3795" align="alignright" width="300"] Hiking in along Kauai's Napali Coastline[/caption] Alooooooooha from the Garden Isle of Kauai! This is my fourth summer on this island paradise. You betcha, I’m happy to be back. With thousands of miles between here and just about anywhere, you may ask, Why do I keep coming back to Kauai? Duh,…
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Adventures to Spain, Morocco, and Portugal With New Eyes

Adventures to Spain, Morocco, and Portugal With New Eyes
Recently I took a long, fifteen-hour flight from South Florida to Kauai, where I will be spending most of the summer. During this grueling, multiple leg trip, I had oodles of time to go through some of my recent photos, videos, and snaps. Although I know that you have been keeping up with my adventures…
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Cuban Cocktail Recipe – La Canchánchara

Cuban Cocktail Recipe – La Canchánchara
As someone that travels a lot, I typically don't buy many souvenirs. There is not enough space in my humble writing abode or backpack for much. So my best souvenirs over the years have been recipes. In my book, With New Eyes, I included recipes for tortilla española from my years in Spain as well as a…
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Summer Audio Book Contest Winners Revealed

Summer Audio Book Contest Winners Revealed
[caption id="attachment_3775" align="alignright" width="300"] Cuba and Its People Light Up My Life![/caption] Holy cow! You all blew up my phone with your awesome captions, likes, and shares. A BIG thank you for being so creative and witty. Without much further adieu, it is my pleasure to announce that the winner, Karyn Ramberg from Illinois with,"Cuba…
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Get Your Summer Listening On – Win My Audio Book Contest

Get Your Summer Listening On – Win My Audio Book Contest
Hey there adventurers! Let me just take a moment to let out a WOOHOO! It's summmmmmmer! I know summer probably started for you like weeks ago with Memorial Day or when school let out. However, for me, it starts today. Since February, I've been on an intense tour across the globe to fabulous destinations Cuba,…
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A Conversation in Cuba I Will Never Forget

A Conversation in Cuba I Will Never Forget
After umpteen visits to Cuba, the country and its people continue to amaze me. Many will argue that Cuban perseverance, sense of community, and ingenuity are its biggest strengths, but I think Cuba’s approach to happiness is paramount and my greatest takeaway from Cuba. That is why I wanted to share this unforgettable conversation about…
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