Talk to the Stars, Listen to the Trees

Stand outside at dusk and watch Venus rise. If you sit long enough, you might feel it—the Earth rolling away from the Sun, the vast plane of the solar system stretching around you. Teilhard glimpsed this grand unfolding. Indigenous wisdom has always known it. This is an invitation to step into it.

The Miracle of Cake in a Sea of Cathedrals: How one man’s quest for dessert turned a routine stop into an unforgettable adventure.

As we savored the unexpected treat, we couldn’t help but admire Ted’s audacity. Who would’ve guessed that a Kremówka truck could lead to such joy? In hindsight, we all wished we’d followed him instead of trudging through yet another church.

Savoring Seoul: Missteps and Memories from a Michelin-Star Restaurant

I always imagined dining at a Michelin-star restaurant would be a sophisticated, unforgettable experience. At Jungsik in Seoul, it was unforgettable—just not in the way I planned.

Here’s the short version:
✨ The restaurant: stunningly elegant.
✨ Me: accidentally eating a moist hand towel because I thought it was a fancy marshmallow.

Oh, and let’s not forget the side quest to find the restroom, which led me through a dimly lit lounge that looked like a Bond villain’s hideout. Add in a few mysterious doors, a lot of confused glances, and you’ve got my dinner adventure.

Mountainous Fails: Tales of Overconfidence, Altitude, and a Humbling Lack of Coordination

📍 "Mountainous Fails"
🌨️ Two mountain rescues, one overinflated ego, and a pair of soggy pants later…

Mountains have taught me many things: humility, the importance of warm pants, and why confidence doesn’t always equal skill. From tumbling like a human snowball at 17 to discovering snowshoes won’t save you from altitude sickness in middle age, I’ve learned the hard way that I’m better suited to sea level.