21 Summers – Friendship & Laughter Aboard the SV Serenity Now!

21 Summers – Friendship & Laughter Aboard the SV Serenity Now!

We are thrilled to have special guests & besties, Dennis & Sue Nespor joining us on location in Dana Point Harbor after our farewell cruise aboard the SV Serenity Now. For the past 21 years, we have shared countless incredible moments and endless laughter...
Paul R. Williams ~ Architect to the Stars

Paul R. Williams ~ Architect to the Stars

In today’s Wandering Zen we explore the work of the inspirational architect, Paul R. Williams.  His moniker of “Architect to the Stars” was well deserved, but his other creations helped form the feeling and vision of his time.  And, oh, he was also...
2020 ~ The Year in Review

2020 ~ The Year in Review

In Episode 148 of the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast, co-hosts Matt Emerson & Jan O’Brien talk a look back on the year that was, and boy, it was certainly not business as usual by any stretch of the imagination.   Through the darkness, there were many...
Our Favorite Holiday Jams – covid edition

Our Favorite Holiday Jams – covid edition

  It’s time to reveal our top holiday jams – covid edition (because truly, isn’t everything framed differently this year?  Last year Jan’s list was packed with classics while Matt’s included the quirky Christmas Wrapping by The...
Gratitude for Frontliners

Gratitude for Frontliners

Today a personal thank you to the frontliners and first responders who have been going out of their way during these uncertain times.       Another thank you to those who were so caring and helpful during my personal situation today.  If you are looking for...
Finding Wellness in Nature

Finding Wellness in Nature

The world of Covid-19 has many of us sheltering-in-place and pondering the future.  This can weigh heavily on your mind and it is critical that you dedicate some time to yourself and ensure that you are keeping your head clear and on a positive track.  Easier said...
At Home with the Sea

At Home with the Sea

Today we travel to the beautiful central coast of California to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  When it opened in October of 1984 it was the largest public aquarium in the United States.  Although developed and created for the public, the mission has always been the...
Wandering Zen – L’Etoile du Nord

Wandering Zen – L’Etoile du Nord

The official tourism website of Minnesota says it best…YOUR TRUE NORTH ISN’T ON A MAP.  There’s no simple way to find it, no compass to lead the way. Because your True North isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. A state of mind filled with...
Living In the Pause w/ Maia & Lucas

Living In the Pause w/ Maia & Lucas

COVID-19 has turned our way of life upside down.  Adapting to the new normal is a process and everyone goes through it just a little bit differently.  Today on Wandering Zen we get the perspective from Maia and Lucas, two awesome kids whose high school experience has...
Wandering Zen – Griffith Park

Wandering Zen – Griffith Park

Today we welcome Susan Judy to the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast Studio to share some of her stories and insights into one of America’s best urban parks.  Griffith Park is home to so many wonderful sights and incredible things to do for all ages and we’ll...