Welcome to the Brain Dump

This isn’t a blog with answers or life hacks. It’s more of a trail of breadcrumbs through my brain. Sometimes there’s clarity. Sometimes there’s chaos. Occasionally, there’s insight—or at least a decent metaphor.

Welcome to the Brain Dump and thanks for stopping by. No shoes required.

Let’s call this what it is: a space for mental gymnastics, overthinking, and the occasional dignified rant. I’ve never found writing particularly easy—or enjoyable, to be honest. As a kid, it felt like punishment. As an adult, it still kind of does. But here I am, doing it anyway, in public no less.

Why? Because something shifted. Maybe it was retirement, grief, Thailand, or just finally running out of excuses. Whatever the cause, I’ve decided to embrace the mess, the meaning, and the mildly uncomfortable act of sharing thoughts online.

Thanks for stopping by. No shoes required.

Fresh From The Page

The newest pieces asking to be written. These may or may not fit neatly into a category — but they’ve come through anyway.

Kindness, Good Nature, Affection, Generosity in Lima, Peru

Posted on July 2, 2022

It was unfortunate that I felt I had to leave Ecuador last minute. I believe it was a good decision as things have gotten worse. When I travel, I typically…

Civil Unrest & The Human Condition – Ecuador and Peru

Posted on June 29, 2022

This is a tough one for me to write. I’ve been in a bit of a tough spot inside myself and having to contend with my thoughts and feelings. The…

The Conservation Effort at Its Best – The Pacific Ocean Archipelago – Galapagos Islands

Posted on June 26, 2022

Since I was going to be in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru I wanted to make sure I made it to the Galapagos National Park. I’ve heard such wonderful things about…

Worthy of Desire… (Almost At The Galapagos)

Posted on June 23, 2022

It’s been a great 10 days so far on this South American adventure. Cartagena, Colombia did exactly what I thought it would… wring out the winter from my body by…

Family Values – Cartagena de Indias, Bolivar, Colombia

Posted on June 12, 2022

Family Values Traveling reveals many of the similarities and differences in the planets humanity and the way humans choose to live their lives… from religion to economics to academics and…

The Emergence of a New Sacred Intimacy – Diversity/Equity & Inclusion/Discrimination

Posted on June 10, 2022

Something happens to me when I travel great distances. Something in me shifts. It’s easier for me to get into a bit of a routine to write, walk, and be…

Early Traces: Where The Voice Began

Where it all started—raw thoughts, journal-style entries, spiritual inquiry, and early reflections.

Intimate-Compassionate Conversation and Shadow

Posted on February 22, 2013

Entering into intimate/sexual space with others requires an awareness in communicating our thoughts to others without shaming or blaming the other. It also requires a compassionate effort in receiving others…

Vulnerability in “Sexing”

Posted on March 30, 2013

Vulnerability…what does it mean? It means getting outside the protective ego and exposing your weaknesses and your desires in the face of being destroyed. If you want to have great…

The Dance of Dominance/Submission and The “Switch”

Posted on September 1, 2013

It’s been too long since I created the time to sit and write my thoughts out. The last half a year has been an intense and incredible time. During this…

Sacred Sexuality…Above and Beyond Intention…Surrender

Posted on November 26, 2012

The act of the sexual comes from the sacredness of what two people bring together. The sacredness lies in their intention. If there is bad intention..there is rape, it is…

Touch, Trust & Tenderness

Essays that dig into the terrain of intimacy, erotic honesty, vulnerability, and the shadows we carry.