I have always loved adventure – whether it has been in my career, my entrepreneurial activities, or my life. On my travels, I have met so many terrific people, learned about their culture, their perspectives. Every year, I take a trip with family, or friends, or sometimes alone to a new destination. It renews and inspires me, and I hope that my commentaries will inspire you to explore our shared world as well as to value and marvel at what may appear at the time to be seemingly small and unimportant moments in this wonderful time that we have on this earth. Feed your adventurous side and revel in the power of moments with Meandering Musings!
Recent Podcasts
A Restaurant Without Dessert?
I’ve always believed dessert is more than just something sweet at the end of a meal — it’s part of the ritual, the celebration, and the final little joy that makes dinner feel... Read More
A Tale of Two DMVs
I recently found myself comparing two Department of Motor Vehicles experiences, and the contrast felt like a small lesson in how institutions can shape our mood and expectations. One DMV was frustrating, slow,... Read More
Women’s Roller Derby — More Than a Comeback
I went to a women’s roller derby bout in Palm Springs expecting a nostalgic throwback, but instead I found something vibrant, affordable, and full of heart. I was struck by the packed crowd,... Read More
Eighty-Two Years Before My First Pawn Shop
I stepped into my first pawn shop at age eighty-two and discovered it was far more interesting than the stereotypes suggest. Instead of gloom or desperation, I found a place full of stories,... Read More



