The Session Resumes

                             A left in Big Sur. Photo Credit- Jeff Howard

I broke my nose again. It's not a big deal, but it has kept me out of the water for over a week. Before that I was surfing semi-regularly. One of those days involved a dreamy, cold left-hander in Big Sur. And before that, I went to Mexico for a wild solo adventure in Sayulita and a wedding in Pueto Vallarta-- but that was after I met a lovely and charming young lady.

Photo Credit- Jeff Howard

Well, really, a whole heap of experiences have come and gone since I last threw words down this dusty corridor of information. None of which have been lacking flavor, spice and intrigue. It's just that, well, I neglected the arts.

That tends to happen when you're preoccupied with work, the rich nectar of romance and challenging yourself to growth mentally and "just be" in the moment. These things dominate time and energy. Anyway, that romance has lead me back to the art, because it is art in itself, and thus breeds more art.

The art has been in the form of a dome, as well as some writing, some planning and a tid-bit of music.  I even picked up a camera last weekend in Mendocino while Lauren danced upon the waves.  It turned out to be a blast.  These are just a few of the shots captured by my novice hand at the lens.

I head back to the playa early next week for another round of art and weird on industrial scale. I hope to find some motivation to paint during the downtime, of which I suppose there will be plenty, as it is predicted to be "the dustiest year ever".

I will also be taking notes.  I have my second assignment for Adventure Sports Journal and plan to tackle the survival tactics necessary to enjoy and thrive at the event, and to participate in a range of events as I analyze the human need for challenge and competition.  It is sure to be colorful regardless of what I find. More to come, after we burn it... TO THE GROUND.