The State of Travel and the America Dream
Published August 7, 2010 | 
When was the last time you took a month-long vacation?
You may be scratching your head saying, “NEVER.” That’s a typical holiday in other highly-developed nations like Europe.
If you think the issue is just our current economic woes, it’s not. Twenty years ago, a two week vacation for Americans was average. In the last decade we squeezed down to mini-vacations. Long weekends became the trend.
Lately, we’ve ushered in even shorter vacations – the staycation. No travel, just spend a night or two at a local hotel to kick back for 24 to 48 hours before jumping back into the fray. Oh, and bring your laptop and your cell phone along.
Posted in Adjusting to Change, Excellent Adventure | 
adventure, American Dream, cultural shift, Economic Buzz, travel, trends, vacation | 
1 CommentSo Excited: Got a FlipCam Video Ultra
Published August 5, 2010 | I just got a video FlipCam Ultra. And I got a great price! 
Generally I don’t go for the latest technology. There’s often bugs in the first version AND it’s the highest price. I’m not a big gadget person, anyway.
I decided to get the Flip Cam because as part of “Your Excellent Adventure” I want to bring lots of videos to you. Videos with good info to share. Videos of the places I see on my travels. I needed something uber-simple or it’ll stay in the case.
Totally ZAPPED by the Universe
Published August 4, 2010 | My head exploded with confusion, frustration and disgust. 
Digging through the trash next to a dumpster wearing plastic gloves (What does THAT say about my state of consciousness?) thinking, “This is CRAZY!” Rivulets of sweat trickled down the small of my back in the 104 degree heat.
Where did my car keys go?
In a moment of Zen, I observed my reaction, going ballistic, ready to burst into tears. I kept thinking the situation was stupid. Not that I was stupid. Bent out of shape over mis-placed keys? Why? Because replacing ‘em cost almost $300 dammit. Those cool, little clickers to unlock the car door don’t come cheap.
Posted in Empower U, Excellent Adventure, Living on Purpose, Spiritual Growth | adventure, change, courage, excellent adventure, Zen | 2 CommentsExcellent Adventure Get-together was Informative
Published August 2, 2010 | The positive energy, laughter, spirit of fun and adventure 
was alive Monday afternoon at a Starbucks in Las Vegas. I believe today’s get-together was the most amazing ever. People were happy to be there, happy to share and really take their dreams and adventures seriously. I had a blast.
It was the largest get-together so far. In fact, six of the people in attendance were there for the first time. We’re almost getting too big for Starbucks – I think we used all but two chairs.
In the morning I got a call from a friend who said, “Uh, Denise, there might be an issue with this Starbucks.”
Today is Our 13th Anniversary: How I met Ernie
Published August 2, 2010 | Meeting Ernie was like the end of a journey. 
After nothing but lousy relationships I finally met the right man. If you’ve had challenges with love or are happily in love – you might enjoy my story.
It was Saturday August 2nd 1997 and I was excited. I’d just bought a computer and gotten online for the first time a few days ago. I’d heard there was a lot of information online about singles. It wasn’t fast or easy back in the dial-up days, but I was curious.
When I saw an announcement for a singles beach picnic about an hour from where I lived in Vista CA, I decided to go. As I drove I felt a sense of anticipation and expectation something great was about to happen.
I tried to calm myself, but it persisted.
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