Cynthia Lou.

There are such rejuvenating powers to the full sensory experience of fine dining in Paris. Left to my own devices, I’m a pretty functional eater. Protein? check. Whole grain or non-processed carb? check. Veggies? check. And there is a complete meal, with little regard to flavor, color, texture or any of those “extras”. It works, [...]

One of the reasons I created “Start Your Damn Business Already!” is because I love to make things, take things from idea to reality. I wanted to share what I learned along the way, and “Start Your Damn Business Already!” gave me an excuse to explore new areas, talk to new people, and make something [...]

In a country where I am continuously humbled by my lack of ability to communicate in Spanish, I count my successes poco a poco. Check out what I got at the market! Yum!

A view that made me gasp in appreciation…. When imagined Spain in my mind’s eye, I envisioned quaint hole-in-the-wall shops and restaurants, walking from the butcher shop to the bread shop to the vegetable and fruit stand to assemble a delicious lunch, working cheerily in an old-but-updated building on free-flowing internet, then happily eating tapas [...]

Monday, July 4th, Stage 3 of Le Tour, I celebrated American Independence day in a plane, flying from Nantes, France to Paris, then to Barcelona. I’m in Spain! Hola! Visiting Spain is dream (obsession?) I’ve had for several years. Au revoir France! Hola Spain! But wait, why are you in Spain when the biggest bike [...]

So my adventures at the paddocks of Formula 1 have been cut a day short. In fact, just short of the end of the qualifications. This is what can happen occasionally when you dare to go after what you want in life. Though the situation may sound bad, I had but a gentle ride out [...]