Tip: Spend a Little More, Save a Little Time
Listen to the words from the song by Malvina Reynolds Magic Penny: It's just like…
New York Times Article Review: A Portrait of a Modern Family
The New York Times, one of the most appreciated publications on the planet, just published…
Ra’Co Tip: Be Kind
Our mother's always told us to treat others as we want to be treated, but…
Finally into our New Abode
Yay! We are finally here and in a place we LOVE. Antigua is the perfect blend of activity and proximity to the big city, with the quiet natural environment we were looking for.
Gay in the Mayan Society?
1 week into living at Joyce’s in San Marcos, on our Nanny’s start day ago,…
Everything in Life is a Practice
In life it seems everything is a practice, and no matter what decision or choice…
Gluten Free Playdoh Recipe
Playdoh is one of the best kids toys. It can be made quickly and it…
Pain in the Rache
Rache was feeling some serious pain this weekend. Could be because my brother Karl is here.…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) When Missing Snow
I have realized that when you grow up somewhere you can’t let go of where you came from. It is the rhythm of the seasons and the smells that bring you nostalgia and a sense of home. I have the same issue from an opposite cause. I miss snow so much that I think it is giving me my own version of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)!
Mindfulness at work. From the Studio 2-15-15.
I've been working on the Emptiness series all week and getting nowhere. A large canvas…
Volcan Fuego Explodes in Antigua, Guatemala
About 45km as the bird flies, or 75km driving from our house you can land at the base of Volcan Fuego; a still very active volcano nearest to Antigua, Guatemala.
From the Studio, 2-6-15
Lots of things happening in the studio this week. New ideas to paint over huipil,…
Rotator Cuff Issues and Inflammation
Rotator cuff injuries suck. After I stressed out my rotator cuff 3 years ago from…
Up with the Stars
As parents we rarely have the quiet moments available to expand. I have found in…
Our Weekly RSS Feed Email
Our family is getting our first test RSS feed email today. This is a weekly…
Morning Stretches
After his morning Zen practice, Kurt runs through a stretching routine. It is down and dirty, basic and can be done in 20 minutes or less.
Ractox: Start off the New Year right!
In the spirit of the New Year we put together a simple and quick eBook…
Whats for Lunch? A Taste of Summer
Right now I just can't get over the holidays being over. So I'm eating cookies,…
Ra’Co Natural Electrolyte Drink (the anti-Gatorade)
Rache was puking her brains out last night, all night. I feel horrible for her.…
The American Dream
As a new parent, I now know why half of America is overweight, on anti-depressants, etc. We are tired as a nation. Here is what we did to make our life better.
From the Studio…week of 9-15-14
Every Friday I post an update about whats been happening in my studio. New ideas,…
Laguna Lodge – Nature Reserve
Saturday is family day, always. Today we decided to jump in the launcha and head…
In the end the word is “Yes!”
My first word was "ball" or "no" I can't remember. Either way, I know that…
Trying to Get Through, The Drink, Devil’s Paradise…
Even though we are surrounded by the immense beauty of the lake and it's surrounding…
Yesterday and Today, Same Mind
Yesterday I was laying in bed at 4:30 in the morning and I just wanted…
Too Many Choices….
What drives us crazy? 1. Too many Choices - Lay a ton of crap in front…
Infinite or Finite
Time is always finite ultimately, but one thing I know for sure – there is no direct expiration date or time stamp on life. Uncle Craig and Aunt Beth school us!
Yesterday I killed a snake, I am miserable, and I will never do it again….
Yesterday was one hell of a day. Iza has been sick for the last three…
Getting Our Life Back….A Beautiful Morning
After a long year of late sleepless nights we are finally getting our groove back.…
Shopping in San Pedro La Laguna
Today, we had a very fully packed adventure with lots of collection and general housekeeping items to get off our list. We met around 7:30 with our the gardener Mario who also cares for Isle Verde.
A Happy Healthy Baby
If the option is there, Iza wants to eat. She is definitely a foodie. She…
Feeling Nostalgic
We left Ithaca... like we leave all places; quickly, without question, and without a trace.…
So We are Back on Track!
Finally, after about oh... 7 months, we are BACK ON TRACK! What a whirlwind pregnancy…
Thanksgiving… All that matters is food.
In the spirit of the holidays, we are without a doubt the luckiest as food…
A Week of Thanks
It has been a long, long week. Full of delicious food and lots of laughs.…
Cincinnati for Thanksgiving…
Today, Rache and I are off to Cincinnati where I grew up and where my…
Sunday Mornings
It is a great thing to wake up on Sundays and be together. Make breakfast…
Introducing Z!BE…
You know those days that define you for a lifetime? The ones where you anticipate…
The Eternal Baseline
Balance is clearly important. It is not something I am good at, nor do I…
Learning to Walk to the Left and a Host of Other Things
It has been an interesting year. I am currently in Chicago for the second time…