With the World Cup quickly approaching, it reminds me of the first time I was lucky enough to see the French national team. It was scheduled for Friday 10 November 2017, France was playing a Friendly against Wales (Pays de Galles) at the Stade de France.  Although I had seen France play hundreds of games,… Continue reading Fédération Française de Football

Today's gorgeous guy is Irie Ryosuke (入江 陵介) who is a competitive swimmer from Japan. Not only is he a talented swimmer with a successful career, he is also a student at Kinki University in Osaka. He hopes to win a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He has a body to die for and… Continue reading Irie Ryosuke

The never-ending quest continues. As I struggle to search, seeking out that impossible Perfect Place, I begin to believe it simply does not exist yet and I should just buy a few hectares of land and build it myself. Anyway see the most recent beauties below: Renovated French Chateau with lake in Brittany. This place… Continue reading French House Hunting 08

Here are some photos I have taken while at the Arc de Triomphe. The view from the top is incredible and should not be missed. On a clear day, you can see all of Paris from the rooftop view. Inside is a great exhibit of military uniforms over the years and information on what wars… Continue reading Arc de Triomphe

On 15 April 1923 Insulin became available to the public to help regulate Type 1 Diabetes. 95 years ago, to the day, Diabetes is no longer a death sentence. Dr. Frederick Banting along with then student Charles Best worked hard discovering the pancreatic hormone Insulin, and how they could use it to treat Type 1 Diabetes. Along… Continue reading Banting & Best

Im Si-wan (임시완) is the star character in the 2014 South Korean TV show Misaeng. His character in the show is an incredible Go (baduk) player, but after his father's death, he was unable to become a professional despite his talent. He is then offered an internship from a family friend at an established company… Continue reading Im Si-wan

April has arrived and that means that on the 29th of this month, I will turn 33 years old. What a magnificent 33 years it has been. I've traveled the globe, met a few celebrities, enjoyed (somewhat) good health, helped people in need, and have been loved. My parents did an amazing job bringing me… Continue reading Birthday Month

April's Birthstone is the Diamond (Hint Hint), the Birth flower is either the daisy or the sweet pea (I'm more of a tulip fan, but whatever), and the zodiac signs are Aries for the first part of the month and Taurus for the second part (Taurus is obviously superior). As I have stated previously, April produces… Continue reading April Birthdays