Corn Kernal Treasure for the Chorti
I just received this update from a couple who dedicate a large part of their lives to helping feed the famished Chortí Maya. I thought it was touching and wanted to share… Buenas Noches from Honduras Since my last update, we’ve been a little busy. I’ll go ahead and give you the numbers of corn [...]
Mamitas Photogs in Playa del Carmen
I popped in on old photog friends who work at Mamitas Beach, right in the heart of the seaside action in Playa del Carmen, MX. Marco and Joakin are both excellent photographers who have beautiful spirits. Both of them are like dear brothers to me. We tease. We play. We all share a passion for [...]
Charmed in Playa del Carmen
When I arrived in Playa del Carmen, America and Pauloko greeted me at the local bus station right on 5th avenue. We swung by America’s apartment to drop off my things before heading toward a hostel to help prep for the birthday celebration of one of America’s friends. So much familiarity, yet so much change. [...]
Sunbathing Topless in Cancun…
I grew up in the conservative, land-locked Midwest, so thong bikinis and sunbathing topless are more than risque… for many Midwestern folk these notions are considered vulgar and even sinful or immoral. But, for the natives of tropical seaside environments where the days are spent in a natural sauna, the locals barely give a second [...]
Soy Latinoamérica from Calle 13
This song from Calle 13 captures the spirit of the people of Latin America – the spirit that lures me back time and time again: Soy, soy lo que dejaron, Soy las sobras de lo que te robaron, Un pueblo escondido en la cima, Mi piel es de cuero por eso aguata cualquier clima, Soy [...]
Back to Paradise
05.03.11 At the airport in Cancun, I made friends with a Virgin American crew member and a fellow traveler from Norway… perhaps we’ll be in touch. I took a shuttle from the airport to the bus station in the center of town. I felt so “at home” again, yet felt my spirit hadn’t quite released [...]
At One
By Laura Rico I am at one with the energy here my spirit opens my soul sings the silent trance calms me… beneath the quiet a glorious celestial choir bursting forth from love… the wind tickles my skin the tropical air warm and moist fluttering fronds of a palm sweetly caressing my face shivers of [...]
Insatiable Wanderlust
I laugh at myself. On the move yet again. Back to Mexico and Guatemala. Just about an hour until I take off from LAX… I could no longer bear how much I missed my friends, so Riveria Maya and La Antigua here I come! I’ll spend about two weeks on the Yucatan Peninsula before I [...]
The Power of Yoga
One of the best things I’ve done for myself here in LA is delve into my yoga practice. My experience with yoga, until now, has been quite sporadic. As I traveled and moved from place to place, occasionally I would pick up a few classes here and there when I could: Barcelona, La Antigua, Chihuahua, [...]
fotofatál: Jeff Simmons
My life is enriched to have a friend like Jeff. Now, we are all enriched to have photos of Jeff… lol. I’ve only just begun to tinker with the photos from his shoot, but here are a few samples:
fotofatál Wedding: Rand Courtney + Nikki Pittam
The BIG news: I’m opening a photo studio in LA with my new business partner Ben Blair. I was going to wait until we we were completely dialed in with all the details… but I just can’t wait!! So “unofficially” introducing our new photography company… fotofatál! I take credit for that phenomenal name… lol… but [...]
The Language of Dance
I’m totally having an attitude adjustment about LA. I realize now that my experience was being contaminated by a toxic friendship. Someone I had believed to be generous and enchanting turned out to be manipulative and ill-spirited. But, now that I’ve removed that person from my life and I’ve let go of problems and injustices [...]
Midnight Muse
A late night visit turned into an impromptu photo shoot. My new business partner captured these images using a single Chinese ball lantern from Ikea:
The Breath of a Hummingbird
Sauntering down the walk of fame weaving through the tourist’s game I reminisce about a lovers’ frolic relived amidst last night’s twilight revelry the whisper of the hummingbird’s wings pulsating at 90 beats per second remind me of a magical encounter that until now I have left forgotten The day before Valentine’s day I took [...]
Whimsical Weekend
This past Saturday I shot a cute little wedding at a lovely little house with my new business partner. I’m eager to share the news about “business partner” but still not quite ready to yet. So more wedding photos and more news to come!! I spent Sunday afternoon in Shirley Temple‘s former house. The house [...]
Art Walk in the LA Fashion District
My spirit is soaring upon the wings of inspiration after an absolutely enchanting evening at the March 2011 LA Fashion District Art Walk. I kept my camera stowed away in the car because I wanted to appreciate the art instead becoming consumed by the insatiable urge to create my own. The artists who spoke to [...]
Longing for Me
my spirit suffers in this slum of smoke and mirrors longing for symphony at sea lagoons of crystal harmony once, the distant crack of the volcano now, an inner quake overwhelming me: go!
Flying Through the Caribbean Breeze
A little video of me clinging to some sort of wind swing thing that whips me around like a rag doll off the coast of the Riviera Maya (Cancun, MX, spring 2010): Here’s one where we cruised around the inlets in little toy speedboats before spilling out into the sea and jumping overboard to snorkel:
The Itch, The Fever Call It What You May But I’ve Got to Go Far and Away & The Truth About L.A.
Yesterday marked my 6th month anniversary in Los Angeles… already? That was fast… I woke today with a familiar energy; eyes popping wide open. I’ve been logging deep sleep but not long hours. Too much buzz coursing through my body. In fact, the past three mornings have been the same. Getting to bed around 1 [...]
Fig Jam: The Key to Life
Brimming. Precisely how I would describe today. First, false courtesy from she who has offered me a roof. She and a friend leave for brunch with no invitation or inclination to include me. An obvious move to make an obvious statement. Certainly not the first time I’ve experienced this, so the disturbance is measured in [...]
Inspiration in the City of Angels
Excerpts from articles I’ve written about a few of the compelling stories I’ve encountered here in Los Angeles: ‘Gifted’ Musician Rocks ‘Social Harmony’ He boasts a four-octave vocal range and has written more than 300 original songs. In just one year, he has led his band through nearly 60 performances in more than 30 venues. [...]
Flickers Glinting through the L.A. Brume
I was “completely love struck.” As my eyes briefly flutter over the prose that was written by a most smitten soul in A Rare Soul Indeed, a slight chuckle escapes from my lips. Oh, Laurita. What a romantic you are! And proudly so. This fairytale romance has come to an end. Much quicker than I [...]
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