V. Hughes
Living in St. Louis, MO
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On AC since: 05.16.07
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A new path extends before me in 2008. On May 3rd I was formally ordained as a novice monk in the Order of Pragmatic Buddhists.
A new path extends before me in 2008. On May 3rd I was formally ordained as a novice monk in the Order of Pragmatic Buddhists.
Education/Experience:
Advanced degree in life.
Advanced degree in life.
Interests:
Pragmatic Buddhism, reading, writing, cooking, backpacking, travel, photography, eastern religion, philosophy,
Pragmatic Buddhism, reading, writing, cooking, backpacking, travel, photography, eastern religion, philosophy,
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Life is our monastery.
Life is our monastery.
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Why you should visit and enjoy Benton Park in St. Louis, Missouri.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/23/2009 | Read more »
Benton Park, the second oldest city park in St. Louis, Missouri is a green gem.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/15/2009 | View here »
Visitors can get really, really close to animals at the St. Louis Zoo. The proof will be in the photographs taken.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/11/2009 | Read more »
Rarely can a place be found that combines hiking and art. Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, Missouri is just such a place. They even include music, picnicking and instruction programs.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/11/2009 | Read more »
Visitors can get really, really close to animals at the St. Louis Zoo. The proof will be in the photographs taken.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/5/2009 | View here »
Laumeier Sculpture Park is a place where hikers can learn to love art, artists can learn to love nature, and the bodymind can be exercised.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/5/2009 | View here »
All over Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri the flowers are springing up. Some grow in manicured yards, others grow by deserted buildings, and some called weeds grow by the side of the road. They are all beautiful.
By V. Hughes | Published 5/1/2009 | View here »
Convenient to the city of St. Louis, Emmenegger Nature Park is an excellent choice for after work hiking. Easy to get to and a variety of trails make it a great day hike destination.
By V. Hughes | Published 4/21/2009 | Read more »
Comic superheroes go to war at the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in St. Louis, Missouri.
By V. Hughes | Published 4/9/2009 | Read more »
In a nutshell, are you practicing Buddhism or just reading about it?
By V. Hughes | Published 3/28/2009 | Read more »
Deciding where you get your new pet from is a choice between the already saved or the ones left behind.
By V. Hughes | Published 2/19/2009 | Read more »
Read on if you've never taken advantage of this gem of a spot.
By V. Hughes | Published 2/12/2009 | Read more »
There are "car camping" campgrounds where the scenery is incredible and the wildlife will walk right into your campsite.
By V. Hughes | Published 1/12/2009 | Read more »
Out there in the urban environment there is nature just waiting to be found.
By V. Hughes | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
Is it too late to redevelop the nature/child connection?
By V. Hughes | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
It takes a special sensibility to enjoy the look of an aluminum Christmas tree.
By V. Hughes | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
Business and pleasure travelers can find the ultimate in rest, relaxation and repasts at Pettigru Place Bed & Breakfast in Greenville, South Carolina. 302 Pettigru Place is in a quiet, historic residential area.
By V. Hughes | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
Staying at Boulder Mountain Lodge puts you near whatever you came to Colorado to do.
By V. Hughes | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
On Sept. 5, 2008, Furman University President David Shi, American and Japanese dignitaries and hundreds of guests were on hand for the dedication ceremony for the Place of Peace.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/19/2008 | Read more »
The Tip Top Guest Ranch is a great vacation destination if you want to be self-sufficient without camping out.
By V. Hughes | Published 8/9/2008 | Read more »
The peace symbol began as a symbol for the nuclear disarmament movement in England and became an iconic symbol of a generation.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/29/2008 | Read more »
The 600 mountain acres of the Shambhala Mountain Center is a Tibetan Buddhist retreat that plays host to groups, large and small that come for Buddhist meditation, yoga, Qijong and more.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/29/2008 | Read more »
The release of the hardcover collection of Storm, Issues 1 - 6 is a prelude to the upcoming wedding between Storm and the Ruler of Wakanda, The Black Panther.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/23/2008 | Read more »
Short biography of a venerated Vietnamese Zen Master.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/23/2008 | Read more »
Miraculous acts are not always followed by miraculous results.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/12/2008 | Read more »
Listening to the new CD of Neil Young Live at Massey Hall 1971 works like a time machine for the musician and film maker's fans.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/12/2008 | Read more »
Dream Corridor, Volume 2 is finally a reality.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/12/2008 | Read more »
Hidden and remembered by your parents and grandparents are cleaning products friendly to the environment.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/12/2008 | Read more »
Warren Ellis' debut non-graphic novel 'Crooked Little Vein' invites your cinematic brain to create the illustrations.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/11/2008 | Read more »
Lustbader continues the page turning action and taut suspense began by Ludlum.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/11/2008 | Read more »
Brian K. Vaughn and Niko Henrichon present a different view of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Vaughn's graphic novel.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/11/2008 | Read more »
Reach in to your backpack or pocket and take out a nature guide.
By V. Hughes | Published 5/13/2008 | Read more »
A personal favorite hiking trail of mine.
By V. Hughes | Published 5/8/2008 | Read more »
Right here in St. Louis' own backyard you can find products and services that can help you minimize impact on the environment.
By V. Hughes | Published 4/17/2008 | Read more »
That is why it is an iron-clad rule that backpackers have their food in a bear canister or bear bag when hiking and camping in wilderness areas frequented by our ursine neighbors.
By V. Hughes | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
There are as many techniques of Buddhist meditation as there are ways to just sit and think.
By V. Hughes | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
It is the perfect time to choose your backpacking trips for the coming spring and summer.
By V. Hughes | Published 4/1/2008 | Read more »
This is the perfect time to get your backpacking gear ready for spring and summer.
By V. Hughes | Published 3/14/2008 | Read more »
New Buddhism is meant to make the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama, the historical Buddha, relevant to western living and thought.
By V. Hughes | Published 3/4/2008 | Read more »
Don't let a fear of bear encounters keep you from hiking and camping in the wilderness, just use common sense and follow some simple rules.
By V. Hughes | Published 1/16/2008 | Read more »
Support the Writers Guild of America Strike by Using Your Local Library
By V. Hughes | Published 11/21/2007 | Read more »
It is a virtual drug culture that on the surface appears as open as the drug culture of the 60s and 70s, but exhibits the paranoia of the Reagan "Just Say No" years.
By V. Hughes | Published 11/19/2007 | Read more »
The white shrouded wilderness awaits and you will need a pair of snowshoes
By V. Hughes | Published 10/30/2007 | Read more »
The Norton/Cynthiana grape (Vitis Aestivalis) is the oldest American grape still being grown.
By V. Hughes | Published 10/5/2007 | Read more »
The two-inch USB data drive can take the place of boxes of medical paperwork.
By V. Hughes | Published 10/5/2007 | Read more »
Testing of U.S. waterways has identified nearly a hundred different pharmacological substances present.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
"The Big Bang Theory" on the CW, and "Aliens in America" on CBS are hoping to get the laughs.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
A new science fiction/drama, "Journeyman" will be part of NBCÕs Monday night line-up following the mega-hit "Heroes".
By V. Hughes | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
Engaged Buddhism is Buddhists and non-Buddhists, monks and laymen actively and nonviolently performing acts of civil disobedience to improve the plight of man and the planet.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/20/2007 | Read more »
Michael C. Hall as the perpetually blood-splattered Dexter returns for season two.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/20/2007 | Read more »
The CBS crime drama Numb3rs is back in its Friday timeslot.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/20/2007 | Read more »
"Cavemen" takes the Tuesday, 8-8:30pm time slot, and "Carpoolers" is 8:30 to 9pm.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
Super Nanny does Extreme Makeovers in HellÕs Kitchens.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
The Tuesday night guilty pleasure is back.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/18/2007 | Read more »
CBS and BBC Worldwide team up to bring us "Viva Laughlin" the Americanized version of the UK hit "Viva Blackpool"
By V. Hughes | Published 9/17/2007 | Read more »
The garbage we aren't proud to call our own gets taken away by people in noisy, smelly trucks mostly in the wee hours of the morning.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/17/2007 | Read more »
Many prisoners find Jesus in prison; some find Allah, a few find Buddha.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/14/2007 | Read more »
Two different shows on two different stations, lots of advertisers, and little respect for human rights.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/14/2007 | Read more »
Slobs are not sexy.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/11/2007 | Read more »
Go for a hobby that will make family, friends and perfect strangers say, "You do what?"
By V. Hughes | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
The FBI created the Art Theft Program (fbi.gov/hq/cid/arttheft.htm) to help museums and collectors around the world bring missing art home.
By V. Hughes | Published 9/4/2007 | Read more »
A home water softener unit will help you save money by protecting your appliances and plumbing from calcium scale buildup. Savings will be noticeable in the amounts of soap for clothes and bathing that is needed. Choosing the right kind and size can be daunting.
By V. Hughes | Published 8/29/2007 | Read more »
E-waste refers to the multitude of electronic products like computers, cell phones, PDAs, televisions and more that end up in landfills across the country.
By V. Hughes | Published 8/28/2007 | Read more »
Tell us about the "freeze" and how it affected the vineyards in Missouri.
By V. Hughes | Published 8/6/2007 | Read more »
LG (Life's Good) Tromm SteamWashers are being heralded as the next logical step in home laundry.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
Helmer calls it an objectless musical instrument that will have the wearer seemingly making music out of thin air.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/23/2007 | Read more »
Can the love of hiking and delicious gourmet food be combined? Oh yeah.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/20/2007 | Read more »
Popular culture has long embraced clockwork men, automata and robots in literature, film, art and entertainment.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/20/2007 | Read more »
A "mood tsunami" thundered through the office and pulled the unwary into its wake.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/19/2007 | Read more »
The Public Library, Main Branch in St. Louis, Missouri is becoming Hogwarts School the night of July 20th. It is all to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/19/2007 | Read more »
Scientists and engineers pursue their dreams of a robotic future in research laboratories around the world.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/18/2007 | Read more »
I found an item I already carry every trip had an alternate use. The digital camera is an asset to navigation.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/12/2007 | Read more »
A shorter route with the Meramec River as your goal can lure kids and reluctant adults to take a hike.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/10/2007 | Read more »
Federer stalked over to Umpire Carlos Ramos and questioned the results of the Hawk-Eye System.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/8/2007 | Read more »
It took personal experience and the words of a sage man before we understood the danger these mammals presented. Moose are the largest cervids (members of the deer family that include elk, caribou, mule deer, and white-tailed deer) on the American continent.
By V. Hughes | Published 7/6/2007 | Read more »
What are trek poles? Do you use your trek poles for more than just hiking?
By V. Hughes | Published 6/29/2007 | Read more »
It will make a difference in where you are able to go and how easy you get there. It will determine what kind, and how much gear you can carry.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/22/2007 | Read more »
How can you make a little backpacking part of your family vacation?
By V. Hughes | Published 6/22/2007 | Read more »
The food we pack must deliver nutritional energy, be easy to fix with minimal clean up, and be meals we can look forward to after a hard day on the trail.
By V. Hughes | Published 6/21/2007 | Read more »
Rocking blues, tasty home-grilled BBQ, jamming reggae, and authentic Jamaican food at a Missouri winery? It all happens every year at Robller Vineyard Winery in New Haven, Missouri.
By V. Hughes | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
Skeleton Gulch ranks high as one of the most beautiful and remote backpacking destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
By V. Hughes | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
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