top of page
Search
the_maestro
Jan 9, 20216 min read
The Maestro's Big Drunk Gay Awards – 2020 Dumpster Fire Edition!
I really enjoyed issuing a series of absolutely meaningless "Big Drunk Gay" awards last year, highlighting the very best things I ate,...
31 views
the_maestro
Dec 19, 20208 min read
Peumayén – Santiago, Chile
Yep, Chile! Here I am (or rather, there I was)! Many on social media were surprised to see that I had managed to get out of the country,...
19 views
the_maestro
Dec 11, 20206 min read
Desert Bistro – Moab, UT
I gave myself a fairly open itinerary in Utah so I could sort of go where the wind blew me, as it were, originally planning to rent a...
194 views
the_maestro
Sep 1, 20205 min read
The Maestro moves to Charlotte
Well kids, what can I say? Life is crazy, and my dearth of posts this past month was due in part to my grand adventure in Alaska, yes,...
33 views
the_maestro
May 28, 20208 min read
#tbt: A day in Lugano, Switzerland
I have been spending a lot of time longing for the days when we could freely travel and see wonderful new places, and was reminded of my...
19 views
the_maestro
Jan 31, 20203 min read
Presenting The Maestro's 2019 Big Drunk Gay Awards
Well folks, we have entered a new year, and even though I am one month late on the new year, it was just over one year ago that I created...
17 views
the_maestro
Jul 7, 20198 min read
Wine tasting in Santa Barbara County
It’s been a while since I have had the opportunity to blog! Travels have been busy, and the bit of downtime I had in the last little...
22 views
the_maestro
Jun 16, 20199 min read
The TWA Hotel at JFK – Boundless potential, Boundless Incompetence
Y'all may know that I am a major nerrrrrd for aviation. Ever since I was a kid, I couldn't wait to get on my next plane. I made paper...
20 views
the_maestro
Jun 12, 20197 min read
Italy, Part 3 – Lost in Venice
The first UT Alumni Choir tour has sadly come to a close, and in the absolutely stunning city of Venice. We were up bright and early in...
34 views
the_maestro
Jun 10, 20195 min read
Italy, Part 2 – Florence and Assisi
The party continues in Florence, where we spent the last three marvelous days touring, singing, and (of course) eating and drinking....
58 views
the_maestro
Jun 7, 20193 min read
Italy, Part 1 – Roma
A delayed start to my trip blogging! We have been having a marvelous time in bella Italia, and it’s been difficult to have time to sit...
43 views
the_maestro
May 29, 20192 min read
"Victory Lap" Trip Preview!
As many of you know, I've just graduated with my doctorate! As a little gift to myself, I've combined the planned UT Choirs tour to Italy...
56 views
bottom of page