Wisconsin, Cranberry country

Growing up in the heart of Wisconsin, cranberries weren't just a crop—they were a way of life. After all, our state produces a staggering 65% of the country’s supply!

If you really want to see this "cranberry culture" in action, head just north of my hometown to the tiny village of Warrens. Every year on the last weekend of September, this town of 500 people explodes in size to host the World’s Largest Cranberry Festival. It’s been a tradition for more than 50 years and is a total paradise for arts and crafts lovers. Plus, in true Midwest fashion, you’re guaranteed to find some incredible food while you wander.

 

 

Wisconsin, my return...

No matter what time of year, the Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin is impressive.  It doesn't matter from what angle, season or time of day, the Capitol is impressive.  Fortunately, I get to admire it twice a day on my daily commute to and from work.

Nevada, summed up in 4 pictures...

"Tomorrow is the most important thing in life.

Comes into us at midnight very clean.

It's perfect when it arrives

and it puts itself in our hands.

It hopes we've learnt something from yesterday."

- Inscription on John Wayne's headstone

Eight years in Northern Nevada wasn't just a chapter; it was a defining era. Looking back, I’m still stunned by how deeply that high-desert life took hold of me.

Nevada is a blank slate—it becomes exactly what you have the grit to make of it. Even now, a rugged, "cowboy" spirit pulses through its modern veins. But the true soul of the place was the people. I’m forever grateful for the friendships I forged there; without those bonds, my time in the Silver State would have been a much shorter story.

This is where it happens... all 13 Million and counting...

Manila, Philippines

Boterismo

Fernando Botero Angulo (born 19 April 1932)

Fernando Botero is more than just an artist from Medellín; he is the heartbeat of Colombian creativity. Through "Boterismo," he breathes life into figures with a grand, exaggerated volume that feels like a warm embrace or a sharp, humorous wink at the world. His work doesn't just sit in galleries; it lives on the world’s greatest stages, from the bustling energy of Park Avenue to the timeless elegance of the Champs-Élysées.

For me, Botero’s art has been a constant companion—a lifelong love affair with form and color.

Every time I return to Bogotá, my soul craves a visit to the Botero Museum. It isn't just a stop on an itinerary; it’s a pilgrimage. Walking through those halls, you are surrounded by over a hundred of Botero's personal masterpieces, nestled alongside the spirits of legends like Picasso, Monet, and Dalí. It is a gift to the public from the Banco de la República, and standing among such beauty is a transformative experience.

Please, go. Let the art move you. You won’t just see it—you’ll feel it.