Welcome to my little corner of the world! I'm a 50-something professional with an insatiable curiosity, a love of adventure, and a firm belief that life is far too short for ordinary. I'm happiest discovering incredible food, meeting fascinating people, getting lost in a great book, listening to live music, exploring art and fashion, or finding new ways to stay active (preferably somewhere fabulous). I love dogs, beautiful things, creative minds, unexpected experiences, and people who don't take themselves too seriously. What don't I love? Mediocrity, anything basic, mean people (or mean dogs), birds, and the color yellow. Seriously, blah. This blog is my collection of places, people, flavors, and experiences that make life a little more interesting—because I have absolutely no intention of settling for the ordinary.