http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/ en-us 2006-05-01T15:31:57-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/016820.shtml It’s official! I’m now officially a “professional” writer! My first published piece appears in the May/June issue of Transitions Abroad (pp.70-71). I’d been in print before, but so long ago, I don’t think it counts anymore. Anyway, this is my... The Eventual Travel Writer dave prine 2006-05-01T15:31:57-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/016440.shtml Hi Everyone, Time for my tri-monthly update! I’d hoped to update more regularly, but the past few months have been a little bumpy. Some good, some better, some not-so-great.... Monthly Update to Friends & Family dave prine 2006-03-08T11:49:33-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/016330.shtml Just a quick note to let you know about 2 upcoming gigs we, The Dying Crooners, have this month. (Times subject to change, offer void in Indiana, etc.) Be warned, I suspect these gigs will be a bit loud, esp.... Random Thoughts & Ramblings dave prine 2006-02-23T17:57:05-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/016122.shtml So a few weeks ago I get an e-mail from Kasim Sulton, bass player for the now-defunct band Utopia, formed by Todd Rundgren. (If any of you know me even slightly, you know how big of a Todd fan I... Random Thoughts & Ramblings dave prine 2006-02-01T17:12:59-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/016088.shtml And now, a little self-promotion… I’ve been sitting in with the local SB band Dying Crooners lately—a one-time gig turned into a regular practice sesh. I played bass with Dan (the guitarist) when we were Trip-D many years ago, and... Random Thoughts & Ramblings dave prine 2006-01-19T15:05:58-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/015807.shtml Although this isn’t an actual travel/travel writing event per se, Pico Iyer will be speaking with Mark Salzman on Thursday, January 12. I plan to attend the event because, hey, it’s Pico Iyer. Nice guy, always willing to give... Events dave prine 2005-12-19T18:31:21-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/015726.shtml The Masked RiderBy Neil Peart After almost seven years, I finally got a chance recently to sit down and re-read the first travel narrative I ever read. Perhaps my favorite travel book (by one of my favorite writers), The... Reviews from the Bookshelf dave prine 2005-12-13T17:23:44-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/015596.shtml Hello everyone, Greetings from Santa Barbara! Yep, after a long hiatus, I’m back. Lots of stuff going on as always; some good, some bad. But the main thing is that I’m writing more, and I’m writing regularly. I’ve even sent... Monthly Update to Friends & Family dave prine 2005-12-01T15:25:16-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/014103.shtml Hello, everyone! Well, a lot has happened since my last entry (80 years ago) and even since I last spoke to some of you. Lots of good stuff and some not-so-good, but all in all, a decent few months.... Monthly Update to Friends & Family dave prine 2005-08-01T14:57:47-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/011696.shtml Sorry for the short notice on this one, but today I serendipitously came across a booth promoting an open conversation with Lonely Planet, including Don George, Emily Wolman, and Jay Cooke plus others.... Events dave prine 2005-05-16T15:28:16-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/007645.shtml Here's the lovely little form letter I tried sending out for Christmas. I was only able to get cards out to about 1/3 of the people I had hoped. Anyway, this sums up my year pretty well. Feel free to... Monthly Update to Friends & Family dave prine 2005-01-20T20:34:02-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/006212.shtml Hello Friends, Family, and Fellow Travelers, Well, not much since my last update, and I’ll be posting a Christmas update in a week or so. You won’t be hearing too much from me this month, since I’ll finally be putting... Monthly Update to Friends & Family dave prine 2004-12-01T16:39:42-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/006214.shtml Here’s an itinerary of where I’m hoping to be in the months to come. Let me know if you'll be in the area. We can meet up for a coffee. Although I don't drink much coffee. Maybe I'll get a... Itinerary dave prine 2004-12-01T07:16:30-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/005976.shtml Hello Everyone, Ah, it's been a while since last we spoke. Since my last update, a lot has happened. I’ve moved, a friend passed away, I’m insinuated myself even deeper into the travel writing world, I’ve been sick, I’ve traveled,... Monthly Update to Friends & Family dave prine 2004-11-22T16:18:48-06:00 http://blogs.BootsnAll.com/flexible/archives/002574.shtml Quick note: we're hoping to get FP up and running around June 1st. We have some near-publishable content, but due to "extra-curricular activities" (life), we've been short on time. But we will be up and running soon! Maybe! Sorry for... FP Site Updates dave prine 2004-05-19T12:54:19-06:00