by Jonathan Look | Jan 17, 2013 | Adventure, Philosophy, Travel, United States, Washington State
Fear of Caves No More! I am up for almost anything but honestly, I have a bit of claustrophobia and a little fear of caves, so I approached “Ape Cave” with some trepidation. Located in Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Mount Saint Helens, Washington, and over...
by Jonathan Look | Jan 15, 2013 | Art, Philosophy, United States, Washington State
Is This Art? The Gum Wall at Pike Place Market in Seattle The Pike Place Market Gum Wall in Seattle, Washington, like the Beer Can House in Houston, Texas is another one of those creations that beg the question, “Is this art?” The Oxford American Dictionary...
by Jonathan Look | Jan 14, 2013 | Art, Texas, Travel
Beer Can House in Houston, Texas The Beer Can House in Houston, Texas is proof that when a person sets their mind to do something they can accomplish some-things. There is plenty of room for debate between reasonable people as to whether these things are worth doing...
by Jonathan Look | Jan 13, 2013 | Adventure, Philosophy, United States
Scott and Me at Mount Rushmore! I Have Visited All 50 States When I was a kid my mom and dad would take my sister and me on road trips. I remember at different times driving with my family from our home in Texas to Maine or Colorado or Michigan and many other...
by Jonathan Look | Jan 9, 2013 | Adventure, Philosophy
(UPDATE: This post was written in January 2013. Although this was painful then, my life has moved forward in some remarkable ways. As I always try to remember; if you are happy with where you are, be grateful in some way for the road, however bumpy, that got you...
by Jonathan Look | Dec 15, 2012 | Adventure, Buddhism, Minimalism, Philosophy
This article was originally published in the November 16, 2012 edition of “The Dallas Morning News”. Walking Street in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico A few months ago, I was soaking up atmosphere at one of my favorite outdoor cafes in San Cristóbal de las Casas,...
by Jonathan Look | Nov 2, 2012 | Buddhism, Lifestyle, Philosophy
A few months ago, after eighteen months in Mexico, I left to continue my adventures in other places. While I was there I fell in love with the country and the people. I fell hard. The more I discovered the more I loved. From the gin colored waters of the Caribbean to...
by Jonathan Look | Aug 30, 2012 | Adventure, Philosophy
When I decided to live a nomadic life I never anticipated what some of the challenges and complications could be. I knew there would be, “unknown, unknowns” but luckily, so far they have been few and with patience and the right help – manageable. Moving from...