Jumping out of a helicopter hovering 120 feet above a snow peaked mountain isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. For snowboard pro and entrepreneur Mike Basich, it’s just one of his many career highlights. “When I did that project I promised myself that I wouldn’t put myself in a position to feel pressured if I didn’t…

It is hard to believe we have lived in the San Diego area for almost a year now. On the last day that John & Sons were running the mill in Northern California I had to take some pics and a few videos, after all, the sawmill had been a part of our live and…

“Jack..stop making funny faces at all the people in passing vehicles to see how many people you can get to smile. This is Chicago!” “Scott…too bad. Motown music doesn’t have annoying  electric guitar..it is still music. When you are a parent  you can pick the music you think your kids will hate just to annoy…

Something magical happens when you melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar, corn syrup and slowly mix with a wooden spoon. Carmel corn.  The kids could smell the tasty treat from the driveway. For me the wonderful aroma is always a sweet walk down memory lane. I could always tell when my mom and…