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Monthly Archives: July 2008

proyectos

a mural that the kids painted

First Impressions of Punta Banco

Some of the animals we’ve seen here.

Our bungalow

Memories of Jaco Beach

Leaving today to meet up with Siri. Tomorrow we’ll get on an eight hour bus ride to Punto Banco, near Pavones.

First Day in Costa Rica


Extreme Surfing - Not the good kind

In my neighborhood – Ocean Beach, San Francisco – a lot of surfers who have been watching the weather patterns for decades have been talking about more extreme highs and lows. When the on-shores blow, they’re gale force; when storm swells surge, they’re that much more grizzly. When it’s hot, it’s record-breaking. The skeptic in [...]

Running from Flower Children

I was very honored that Tricycle made my short story about growing up Buddhist — and rebelling — a cover story in the latest issue. I’m especially grateful that they did such a fabulous job with the art, using this photo my friend Tyler took of me on a recent trip to Bali, and a [...]

Dreaming of Costa Rica

Well, I’m just hours away from my first flight to Costa Rica. I’ll be down there with Siri for six weeks and these are my goals. Surf everyday. Write a few chapters of my first novel. See at least one wild toucan. Post a few blogs. Do nothing for hours. Take a shower in a [...]