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I grew Cannabis Outdoors and this is how it went
Disclaimer: This post is for entertainment purposes only and is only representative of my personal experience. I live in California, where recreational consumption of cannabis is legal. While I believe in the healing properties of cannabis, I am not qualified to recommend any kind of supplement nor do I encourage illicit activities. Please abide by your local and federal laws. Full disclosure, the 2020 Fall harvest was not my first time attempting to grow cannabis but the second attempt. In late 2019, I grew a single clone in a planter which allowed me to move her around depending on weather and growth stage. If you live in a climate that…
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Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas – A Los Cabos Resort
After what feels like a never-ending journey through the backroads of greater Los Cabos, the vibe is simultaneously inviting and inhospitable. Cordon Cacti, some over 25 feet tall dot the landscape as you turn into the exterior gates of Rancho San Lucas. The arid desert sheds its natural feeling of dangerous adventure and takes on a sense of serenity as you meander toward the ocean down the long driveway. The Valet opens the door to your black SUV, hands you a claim ticket and motions you toward the lobby. The Door Attendant hands you a welcome Margarita and the whole experience fills your senses with scents of salt and lime.…
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Traveling to Mexico During the COVID Era
I was in Cabo during the 2020 Election week and to be honest, I had reservations about traveling this year. Not only did I make a large financial commitment in my personal life (see post about buying a home in a Pandemic) but I was obviously a little nervous about potentially exacerbating the Covid-19 crisis. We had already postponed the trip hoping that this whole “Covid thing” would get resolved but obviously that did not happen so we had a decision to make. A couple of things factored into that decision but ultimately it came down to a few main things. First, the entire trip was nonrefundable so at that…
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This Old Floor, an Emotional Rollercoaster
When my Tenants moved out of the smaller unit, they asked me if they could take the old carpet in the three bedrooms to use on their garage floor. I honestly have no idea why but I happily told them YES! I detest carpet and wanted to tear it out anyways so they saved me at least a weekend in labor and a trip to the dump. Since my house was built circa 1920, they found ORIGINAL HARDWOOD underneath that nasty carpet. I was elated! It had to be good omen. Well, true to how this year has been going, cue the letdown. Because this house was moved to the current location at some…
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Visiting Cabo San Lucas, The Basics
I have been vacationing in Cabo San Lucas since I was a child and it continues to be my favorite summer destination, even now. One of the things I appreciate about Cabo is that there is something for every type of vacationer and the options for lodging, dining, and entertainment are truly endless. Whether you’re planning to stay at a boutique hotel downtown or one of the Beach resorts, there are a couple of things that you will likely run into. Getting to your Hotel The Los Cabos airport is approximately 30 minutes to the majority of the hotels and unless you rented a car, you will likely need to…
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Lujan Zoo and the Tiger King Effect
I visited the one of the world’s most dangerous Petting Zoos where animals are drugged and I have regrets Do you ever look back on some of your decisions and think to yourself “Why did I do that?” Thats how I feel about my choice to support the Lujan Zoo, located about an hour outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina. What is Lujan Zoo and why is it so controversial? At its most basic level, the Lujan Zoo is an extreme petting zoo filled to the brim with animals ranging from domestic to exotic. Guests are allowed to feed, hold, pet, and pose with a range of animals including but not…
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How to Fold Pretty Empanadas
When I studied in Buenos Aires during my second year of undergrad, I subsisted on three main things: Wine, Steak, and Empanadas. My diet was not vast but I have zero regrets. Upon returning back to California, I found myself craving empanadas all the time but there are not a lot of Argentine restaurants around and significantly fewer Portenos (Citizens of Buenos Aires) living in my area who would kindly make me my favorite snack. I realized that I took the very existence of empanadas for granted and decided to make them myself. While empanadas are not complicated, there is an art to the making the filling that I am…
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How to Foster Fail
One thing you will find to be true is my passion for rescuing animals. I’ve volunteered at shelters, worked on local private rescue farms, donated money, adopted, and fostered animals. The latter has been with varying degrees of success. My Partner and I have been raising our Shepherd/Bully mix named Rocco since he was 8 weeks old and because he loves other dogs so much, we have always wanted him to have a sibling but could never figure out the timing of getting a second dog. Enter Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown. Because I work in tech sales, I generally had to deal with commuting to San Francisco from the…
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I Bought a House During a Pandemic
I have always wanted to be a homeowner before I turned 30 and even though I have been preparing for this purchase for years, it is still felt like the most impulsive and foreign decision I have ever made. I had been living with my partner in the Bay Area for 5 years and while we live a comfortable suburban life, I still felt like I was only on the cusp of adulthood and not really there. Imposter Syndrome, anyone? If you know anything about the Bay Area housing market, you know that the majority of properties are prohibitively expensive, especially in desirable areas. Because I work in Tech Sales,…
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Its Pomegranate Season!
How to remove Pomegranate arils from the fruit (and minimize the mess) One of the benefits to living in a suburb of San Francisco is the great weather and temperate seasons year round. I happen to be lucky enough to live in a single family home with a back yard containing multiple fruit trees that seem to produce an insane amount of fruit each year. We have peaches, pears, apples, Meyer lemons and, my personal favorite, POMEGRANATES! Pomegranates are sweet, full of fiber and antioxidants, and are absolutely gorgeous to look at. With all these benefits in mind, pomegranates do have some drawbacks. If any of you have ever attempted…
