I grew up in San Diego, California, served in the US Navy, and somehow ended up living in the Southern Forests of Western Australia. This is where I write about the life that unfolded from all of that — the travel, the hobbies, the experiences, and the quieter pleasures of the golden years.
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Our Singapore Cruise Adventure: A Reflection
In November 2025, Melissa and I sailed on the Silver Moon from Singapore to Fremantle, enjoying stunning sunsets and exceptional service. We were captivated by the cruise experience and have already planned our next trip with Silversea for 2027. … More Our Singapore Cruise Adventure: A Reflection
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From Soil to Glass
In the heart of Western Australia’s Southern Forests sits the beautiful town of Pemberton — once known mainly as timber town, it is now one of Australia’s premier food, agriculture, and wine regions. Since moving from the city, Melissa and I have discovered experiences we never imagined. We enjoy drinking wine, but we had never…
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Morning Ride: March 2026 in Pemberton, Western Australia
The author shares their experience of acquiring a Specialized Turbo Levo 4 bike from Humble Bike Shop in Vasse, Australia. Starting to ride after a decade, they appreciate the advanced technology and beauty of Pemberton’s trails, feeling motivated to explore more. … More Morning Ride: March 2026 in Pemberton, Western Australia
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A Celebration of Love & Family
Jordan and Cinda celebrated their engagement at Cottesloe Beach, surrounded by loved ones. The evening was marked by joy, warmth, and a sense of family. Their deep connection reflects respect and playfulness, signaling a bright future built on love and commitment. … More A Celebration of Love & Family
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Australia Day 2026
We are called: The Lucky Country I was born in America, and I still carry a deep love for it. But Australia is home. It’s Australia Day, and I’m proud to be Australian—not because the country is perfect, but because it keeps trying to be better. Over the years I’ve spent here, I’ve learned a…
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Hobbies
Travel
“Travel has always been part of the journey — from economy, business class and First Class, one upgrade at a time. I’ve walked every continent, but Australia is where I chose to land.”
Travel didn’t arrive as a gift; I just wanted to travel. Successful people in movies and TV travelled…so… I wanted to travel one day. I started with the dream of catching a flight someplace…not sure it mattered where. Then I was able fly economy, but then I wanted to fly premium economy. So I had to work and study to could fly premium economy… then then enjoy the benefits of business and First Class so I could relax before and during the flights.
No one handed me a boarding pass. While most of my family stayed grounded. I’ve been fortunate to walk every continent, but still, the sweetest landing spot in the world to me is Australia: the place I chose, where opportunity didn’t just open—it beckoned, teased, and challenged to walk through.
Music
Music has always been the thread between my worlds. My favorite band is Chic—Nile Rodgers’ guitar has followed me across continents, from San Diego to Belgium to Fremantle, and every time the lights go down, I’m right back where I started: present, alive, and certain. My playlists carry the same geography: R&B that moves like memory, jazz that lingers in the silence, LoFi that keeps me company during the quiet work of council papers and academic prose. The right song doesn’t just mark a moment—it holds the door open for the next one.
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