Los Angeles Surfing Instructor Review: Sergio

Today I had a great day surfing in Santa Monica with Tara thanks to my expert instructor.  I went out with Sergio Penaloza from Los Angeles Personal Surfing Lessons and he did an excellent job of working with us to show us how everything works.  Sergio looks a little strange in the picture on his home page, but he’s a really cool & friendly guy. … read more “Los Angeles Surfing Instructor Review: Sergio”

2010 Ecommerce Shopping Cart Software Review

Update: For those of you wanting to skip all the analysis & shopping cart reviews & ecommerce platform comparisons, the bottom line is that I recommend BigCommerce for building your next business. Shopify is the runner up. Also please note that there is a video of ecommerce shopping cart reviews at the bottom of the article.read more “2010 Ecommerce Shopping Cart Software Review”

Joshua Tree National Park Vacation Visit

Tara and I visited Joshua Tree National Park on vacation Saturday & Sunday.  The trip was tons of fun, and since we went on July 24th it was extremely hot (113 degrees!).  Joshua Tree National Park is located east of of Los Angles, just past Palm Springs.  The Joshua tree is named by the Mormons after Joshua from the Bible because the trees have their limbs uplifted almost as if towards God.… read more “Joshua Tree National Park Vacation Visit”

Volusion vs. Magento vs. BigCommerce – Choose the Best!

A simple Google on the internet for “shopping carts” endows you with thousands of results. But this is where the future of online marketing resides. Shopping carts provide you with relevant information and reviews that enhance your online business. Having a product to sell is one important part, while getting an online store is another vital issue.… read more “Volusion vs. Magento vs. BigCommerce – Choose the Best!”

Auntie Em

I am sad to say that a family member on the other side of my family than Papa has passed away today. Auntie Em had a kind heart and treated us four brothers well our whole lives. She was a schoolteacher her whole life and loved children. She will be dearly missed.

Touching the Void Movie Review

As an avid hiker and occasional mountaineer, I have been curious about watching “Touching the Void” for awhile now.  Touching the Void is a movie based on a book by a man who went through an extraordinary experience climbing Mount Siula Grande in Peru.  Siula Grande is a 20,813 foot tall mountain that had never been climbed via the West face before these two young men summited using that route. … read more “Touching the Void Movie Review”