Settled into the hotel for 4 days of touring Miami.

Laugh, Explore & Understand
After reading a passage in Jim Muncy’s book, Time Basics, I decided to put 96 marbles (representing 8 years of months) into a jar and carry one around each month to help stay focused on time. At the end of each month, I will incorporate the marble into a piece of architectural vision of my journey. So far, after nearly two weeks, I find myself treating the first marble like “Wilson” in Cast Away. I panic if I misplace it. I keep it protected. Just like the time that it represents, it is very precious. If I had treated the last 10 years as carefully, my life would most likely be significantly different.
So, I guess that when the I have lost all my marbles, my life should be even more exciting than it is today.
Hyco sunrise. I just cannot get enough beautiful mornings.
There is one thing for sure in life; change happens. Some we like and some we don’t like. Sometimes fun memories are the best parts of life. Mary’s birthday is coming up. She will always be my beautiful little girl.
Mary at 4 years old.
I love the morning at Hyco. These are the days I dreamed about for years.


Just another dream come true. I have always wanted to go to the Everglades and ride on a boat. Way, way!



This was an amazing concert at the Carolina Theater with Jake Shimabukuro. I recently was turned on to his music and was inspired to buy a Ukulele. The first song I found on YT was Over the Rainbow. I was hooked. I will post my take some time. I am loving the Durham area for nightlife. Check out some of Jake’s latest material as he has been influenced by three years on the road with 160 concerts a year around the world. He is quite the spirit. Enjoy!
His FB is excellent. – Jake Shimabukuro
Thanks to Jake Shimabukuro. When he turns to heavy pedals, it really is like Jimi Hendrix on ukulele. Check out his latest material.
This just made me laugh out loud.
Flowers still in bloom.


The light on the water is a reflection from the windows of the house across the lake. I think it looks like fire on the water!
Morning on Hyco Lake.