So many choices, so little time ...
Nevertheless, the itinerary for my JetBlue Experience has been set.
Sept 10-13: New Orleans, New York City
Sept 17-20: Miami/Fort Lauderdale & the Florida Keys
Sept 25-27: Austin, San Antonio, Hill Country
Oct 1-4: Puerto Rico
An overriding theme of my selections? Only one, really -- music.
An evening (or two) in each location will be spent on the town, taking in some of the music each spot is known for -- from the jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco sounds of Louisiana; to Manhattan, where the musical choices are endless; to the Cuban and Latin vibe of Miami; to Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and finishing up with the Latin and Caribbean sounds found in Old San Juan.
The countdown is on ...
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Jetting with JetBlue!
Ok, JetBlue, game on!
You have tempted me with your All You Can Jet offer ... and then some.
So, looks like I'll spend four consecutive weekends (Thurs/Fri to Sun, give or take), in at least four different places.
Tentative itinerary (departing each wknd from LA - BUR/LGB/LAX):
Wknd #1: Fort Lauderdale/Miami
Wknd #2: New York City
Wknd #3: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Wknd #4: Deep in the Heart of Texas ... to a favorite, Austin.
Or ... I could just fly around aimlessly non-stop until the good folks at JetBlue kindly ask me to stop flying, and leave some empty seats for others.
Either way, sounds like a heck of an adventure.
You have tempted me with your All You Can Jet offer ... and then some.
So, looks like I'll spend four consecutive weekends (Thurs/Fri to Sun, give or take), in at least four different places.
Tentative itinerary (departing each wknd from LA - BUR/LGB/LAX):
Wknd #1: Fort Lauderdale/Miami
Wknd #2: New York City
Wknd #3: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Wknd #4: Deep in the Heart of Texas ... to a favorite, Austin.
Or ... I could just fly around aimlessly non-stop until the good folks at JetBlue kindly ask me to stop flying, and leave some empty seats for others.
Either way, sounds like a heck of an adventure.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Happy Birthday Duane Eddy!
Rebel Rouser ... Cannonball ... 40 Miles of Bad Road ... Shazaam!
These are some of the signature tunes of one the true legends of the music world -- the one, the only, Duane Eddy.
The guy who invented the "twangy" guitar was born this day, April 26, 1938.
So a big "Happy birthday" to one of my guitar heroes. Here he is, playing Cannonball ...
These are some of the signature tunes of one the true legends of the music world -- the one, the only, Duane Eddy.
The guy who invented the "twangy" guitar was born this day, April 26, 1938.
So a big "Happy birthday" to one of my guitar heroes. Here he is, playing Cannonball ...
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Queen Converts Buckingham Palace to Buckingham Bed & Breakfast
Apparently the financial crisis is hitting home in England as it is around the rest of the world. And it seems that Queen Elizabeth has found a new way to deal with the current economic difficulties facing the Royal Family.
Like governments worldwide -- and millions of individuals -- the Royal Family finds itself short of cash these days.
So effective today, Buckingham Palace is being converted to the Buckingham Bed & Breakfast. (This is a photo of Liz and Phillip's first guests, the Obamas.)
It won't be a cheap place to stay, but Liz figures there are enough people out there who would be happy to spend a few dollars (or Pounds or Euros) for the privilege of sleeping in a palace -- and sitting at the breakfast table with the Queen herself.
She'll accept all major credit cards, except American Express, because their fees are too high.
It's been well-documented by insiders for years that Elizabeth has always been a frugal royal, going so far as to sit in coach, even on overseas flights. And to save a buck on the fees, she just goes with carry-on bags only now ... and brings a sandwich from home.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Power of a Positive Mental Attitude: Patrick Devlyn
When I think of people who I admire, I can name a number of people, from a number of different walks of life, who I admire for a variety of reasons.
But one person who I happen to have a great deal of admiration for is also a personal friend. His name is Patrick Devlyn.
If you’re from Mexico, you will most certainly recognize the name “Devlyn”.
Patrick is the Vice-President of Devlyn Opticos, an optometry company whose humble roots go back to a small optical store in Ciudad Juarez, across the border from El Paso. That’s where his parents began selling eyeglasses at the end of the 1930s. From that small store, the family business would grow to some 500 stores today, spread across Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic.
That’s an amazing success story, and is worthy of a book all by itself.
But what stands out about Patrick is something else – something which has no doubt played a key part in the success he and his company have enjoyed.
See, Patrick is without question, the most positive, optimistic person I have ever met.
His energy is infectious, and you just find yourself wanting to be a part of it.
Patrick has a long involvement with Rotary International, and he’s become well-known in those circles (and elsewhere) for his motivational talks. He’s entertaining, he’s sincere, and you can just feel the positive energy radiating from him. He is a true leader.
You can’t help but feel good after listening to Patrick give a speech.
His key message is precisely that – the importance of having a positive mental attitude.
In fact, any time I get the urge to tell somebody about any particular problem that might be bothering me, I just think of something Patrick says.
As he points out, 80% of people don’t care about your problems, and the other 20% secretly take delight in the fact that you’re feeling worse than they are!
It’s a humorous way of looking at it, but he makes a valid point. Besides, negative people attract other negative people, while positive people attract other positive people.
When you stay on a positive track, you find ways to overcome any challenges that may come up. Staying positive is the key to better decisions, better relationships, and better results in all aspects of your life.
Patrick Devlyn is proof positive that a positive mental attitude brings results.
But one person who I happen to have a great deal of admiration for is also a personal friend. His name is Patrick Devlyn.
If you’re from Mexico, you will most certainly recognize the name “Devlyn”.
Patrick is the Vice-President of Devlyn Opticos, an optometry company whose humble roots go back to a small optical store in Ciudad Juarez, across the border from El Paso. That’s where his parents began selling eyeglasses at the end of the 1930s. From that small store, the family business would grow to some 500 stores today, spread across Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic.
That’s an amazing success story, and is worthy of a book all by itself.
But what stands out about Patrick is something else – something which has no doubt played a key part in the success he and his company have enjoyed.
See, Patrick is without question, the most positive, optimistic person I have ever met.
His energy is infectious, and you just find yourself wanting to be a part of it.
Patrick has a long involvement with Rotary International, and he’s become well-known in those circles (and elsewhere) for his motivational talks. He’s entertaining, he’s sincere, and you can just feel the positive energy radiating from him. He is a true leader.
You can’t help but feel good after listening to Patrick give a speech.
His key message is precisely that – the importance of having a positive mental attitude.
In fact, any time I get the urge to tell somebody about any particular problem that might be bothering me, I just think of something Patrick says.
As he points out, 80% of people don’t care about your problems, and the other 20% secretly take delight in the fact that you’re feeling worse than they are!
It’s a humorous way of looking at it, but he makes a valid point. Besides, negative people attract other negative people, while positive people attract other positive people.
When you stay on a positive track, you find ways to overcome any challenges that may come up. Staying positive is the key to better decisions, better relationships, and better results in all aspects of your life.
Patrick Devlyn is proof positive that a positive mental attitude brings results.
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