August 2014 There’s burger joints, then there are craft burger joints where the burgers exceed standards and take flavor combinations to a new level. Hopdoddy Burger Bar in Austin Texas is one of those craft burger places that make you go yum! Read on…
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Poor Boy Lloyds, Baton Rouge Louisiana
April 2013 While working in Baton Rouge Louisiana a few years ago, I went to a great old place in town for classic cajun, creole, southern food and found it when I had lunch one day at a place called Poor Boy Lloyd’s.
4th of July in Georgia
July 2017 We recently moved from California to the state of Georgia and found they allow fireworks in the state, this was going to be a good 4th of July this year! Being big fans of firework shows we were ready to celebrate our first 4th of July in our new state of Georgia, with our…
Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial, Austin Texas
March 2015 I’m a huge fan of Stevie Ray Vaughn. To me, he’s one of the greatest guitarist songwriters to ever live. He had a sound that talked straight to the soul, damn good music. Seeing the memorial to Stevie is a bucket list items for serious fan. Whenever I work in Austin, I try…
Paula’s Donuts, West Seneca New York
February 2017 Simply put, these were the best donuts I have ever tasted, seriously.. the best.
El Pinto Restaurant, Albuquerque New Mexico
September 2016 El Pinto Restaurant was voted Best New Mexican Restaurant in Albuquerque New Mexico according to the “Best of City” annual survey conducted by Albuquerque the Magazine. They’re the local favorite for authentic New Mexican Cuisine.
Murals by Diego Rivera, Palacio Nacional de Mexico
March 2015 One afternoon after finishing up work in Mexico City (a few years back), I dropped off my gear at the hotel, called an Uber car and hopped in and headed to the city center at the main plaza to check out some of the local history in the area. I had heard and…
Landing in Atlanta
August 2017 I’ve been flying on airplanes since I was around 6 years old when my parents would put me on a plane and send me to Chicago Illinois to spend summers with my grandparents. I don’t know why but flying still completely fascinates me every time I get on a plane (which is usually…
Lake Champlain, Burlington Vermont
August 2017 Took a recent business trip to Montreal Canada and flew into Burlington Vermont to then drive across the border into Canada to my work site. This was a very interesting, educational and fun trip. By traveling this route ended up saving a good amount of money. It turns out flying into a city…
Georgia Day Trip
July 2017 I recently moved from California to Georgia with my family a few months ago and have been busy getting unpacked, settled and set-up for a while now. Turns out moving cross-country is a lot more work than I originally anticipated! This past weekend we finally had a chance to relax and get out…
Scenes from Austin Texas
September 2016 My work travels have taken me to Austin Texas several times over the past couple of decades and every time I’ve gone there I’ve enjoyed the town immensely. From the great food (especially the BBQ), to the 6th Street bar, art and music scene to the bats under the 6th Street bridge and the trails around…
B&W Photography, Amsterdam NL
Photography is my art. I love taking photos and trying to compose a nice scene to make a subject look interesting. Most of my photography is of buildings and places but I like to take pictures of almost anything that I think really captures the look and feel of a person, place or thing.
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