The Volcan Mountains are a relatively small range about 13 miles long and 7.5 miles wide. Located east of San Diego, near the town of Julian, this hike up Volcan Mountain gives you a perfect excuse for a weekend trip rewarded with a slice of Julian apple pie. The out-and-back double-track trail has and entrance […]
Road Tripping, Part 1: San Diego
I am not a car guy. My first car was a 1972 VW Bus that I bought used from my aunt and uncle. It had curtains in the window, an air-cooled engine and loved to cruise on flat highway roads. Hills were another matter entirely, and I ended swapping the engine twice in the six years […]
Following in the Steps of my Grandparents
My grandparents played an important role in my life. They were a tremendous example of living a meaningful, thoughtful life. They stayed active throughout the years. And they were always there with advice, or to listen, or to share the most valuable thing of all — time. Last December, my grandmother passed away at the […]
