At the turn of the Century there was a book floating around that was receiving rave reviews from the media. It took me a few months to get around to The Tipping Point, but once I picked it up it was rather challenging to put it down.

(Author Malcolm Gladwell in all his glory)

Continue reading ‘The Tipping Point: a marketing strategy’

I’m sure most of you have seen at least one Bond movie in your lifetime. Do you remember the incredible movie sets and locations where evil people attempted to devise and fulfil all sorts of diabolical schemes? Continue reading ‘Dr. Evil in Baja?’

Following a few brief stops for directions and one random army checkpoint, we found ourselves marveling at the amazing beauty of this remote Baja surf spot that beckons the die-hard and dedicated travelers to her protected harbor.

Continue reading ‘Surf and Turf’

                                                                                    Abundant Life Church, Oregon

Take one broken toilet, three broken sewer pipes, one broken hot-water-heater, three Ventana guys having disturbing dreams, one sick student to the Ensenada hospital, one Ventana student’s grandpa meeting Jesus, and mix them with 28 people from Arizona who just came to serve.  What do you get to witness?  Opened eyes, changed hearts, and a great big God who had it all under control. 

Continue reading ‘Surprised but not discouraged’

This picture really isn’t where we’re taking the guys, it’s actually of the famous (yet very lame) tourist destination called La Bufadora. We don’t have any pictures of Punta San Jose but we have heard that it is an amazing location to get lost from civilization and just unplug for a few days. Continue reading ‘Dude’s Surfing Safari’

The day started like any other.

The roosters were crowing. The palm trees were whispering as the ocean breeze wafted throughout the fronds. Dulce the cow was thoughtfully chewing her cud (that’s a story for a different time). Then the enemy attacked.

Continue reading ‘Six feet under and smilin’’

“As magic gases fill the air, its bad for your health, but I don’t care; This all will be gone tomorrow, but will still be able to taste it.” ALO Music

He is Risen! Continue reading ‘Northridge endures’

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted anything regarding Camp Ventana. Not that the groups haven’t been in our prayers and planning. I just haven’t had the time to keep the reader informed about Culiacan 2008 (click on link at the top of the page to learn more) and keep updates about Camp Ventana going as well. Now that the students and staff have returned, I can spend a few moments writing a few words and update a few items.
Continue reading ‘Camp Ventana around the corner’

                               (Micah with Dulce the Donkey)

The rains have been deliciously received these past few weeks.

With drought-like conditions the past few summers, and the fields withering beneath the sun and Santa Ana winds (yes, we get those in Baja as well), the hidden beauty of Valle de Guadalupe has been revealed of late. The hills are carpeted with yellow and purple wildflowers, the vineyards outlined with ribbons of mustard flowers, and the orange trees are laden with fruit. It has been a wonderful spring for Baja. Continue reading ‘Update - March 2008′

“Beware of the barrenness of a busy life.”  ~Socrates

I love day planners.  I always have, and I probably always will.  Continue reading ‘VomSteeg Voyage (March 2008)’