The Ocean is Magic

The Ocean is Magic

Posted by: on Sep 21, 2011 | 8 Comments

There was a time when public knowledge of autism was confined to Dustin Hoffman’s performance in Rain Man. Unfortunately times have changed, autism is the nation’s fastest growing developmental disability, likely affecting at least one family in your neighborhood.

Fear & The Pop Up

Fear & The Pop Up

Posted by: on Sep 14, 2011 | 8 Comments

This last swell was full of exciting firsts; driving alone from break to break listening to Rage Against the Machine too loud, struggling through a tough paddle-out only to emerge into the line-up alongside Brad (awkward!), inadvertently picking up a hot date on the beach (more, please!), and catching lots of waves.

Sole Surfer

Sole Surfer

Posted by: on Sep 7, 2011 | 13 Comments

Waves in the Gulf are like Christmas, and this Sunday Santa came. The line-up was packed with giddy children scrambling for presents. I was one of them. You never know what the vibe in the line-up will be, but Sunday morning at Lido the stars aligned and the place was teeming with joy.

California Alone

California Alone

Posted by: on Sep 1, 2011 | 8 Comments

I’m in California, alone. My heart is broken and I’m here to meet many of my best clients face-to-face for the first time. I’m praying that I won’t come off as a hot mess.