Blog No. 295: Quantum Physics, Rancho La Puerta Wellness Spa, U.S. Budget 2026

Quantum Physics Explained

I’ve often struggled with science—it was always my worst subject in school although my chemistry teacher in high school won teacher of the year in New York State and I ended up really enjoying the class.

I have really wanted to understand Quantum Physics and have always come up with a total loss...Until I found and listened to this guy, Dominic Walliman, who brings quantum physics down to earth in a succinct, ‘somewhat’ understandable way, even for people like me…

Rancho La Puerta

Some of you might know that I have a gig at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. It was just voted as the number one international spa in the world by Travel and Leisure Magazine. If you have some money to burn and want a place to go for a special occasion or an incredible treat, this is the place to spend a week.

Located in Tecate, Mexico in the shadow of a magical mountain called Kuuchamaa, one can partake in all kinds of spiritual and fitness activities including pilates, pickleball, meditation, yoga, sound healing, watsu, massage, etc. It is a chance to relax, experience all kinds of activities you might never have tried before, meet interesting, cool people, and generally pause and reflect on life in a beautiful setting. People who try it usually end up saving to come back again and again.

Within just a few miles from the US border inland on , Rancho La Puerta has been a wellness destination since 1940, when founders Deborah and Edmond Szekely set out to open a summer health camp near San Diego. Deborah is proof of how healthy living can lead to longevity--she is still in charge with all her faculties at 104!

As an artist in resident for the week(s) that I am there, I give a lecture on growing up in the only fully realized Frank Lloyd Wright community called Usonia and my out of the box, unconventional lifestyle and approach to the business of art, complete with slides of the community, its architecture, and photos of my art. If you have an hour to spare and are interested in Frank Lloyed Wright and my out of the box way of thinking, let me know and I can forward you a video of my talk.

How the U.S Budget is Spent Explained

Here it is, in graphic terms, just how we, as Americans, spend our well earned money that goes to taxes. I am sure it will not shock you to see that there is a vast difference between what the Republicans think is a good idea and what the Democrats would like us to spend our money on. Click here to hear the full story, courtesy of @thedangerousones on substack

And to have it spelled out even further (as per Time Magazine), in the first two weeks of the war with Iran, he United States has spent at least $12 billion (as of July 2026 the figure is now up to $37.5 billion!!), the lower figure money could instead fund health care, education, and other domestic programs in the following ways (with current spending as of July 2026, multiply everything by 3): Health care for 1.3 million Americans for a year, a full year of food assistance for 5.5 million Americans, housing assistance for around 1 million Americans, the entire National Park Service, child care or universal pre-K for 900,000 children, Pell grants for 1.6 million students, more than 100,000 teachers and nurses, and foreign and humanitarian aid

Photo of the Week

Mandala Series, Brown Bird. mixed media on paper. 30” x 22”. $1500

Charity of the Week:
Doctor's Without Borders

Book of the Week

About The Author
New York City based contemporary artist, Pam Smilow, began writing the creative lifestyle blog “things we love” in an effort to foster a sense of community during times of isolation and reflection. To read more about her and her art, visit her website and check out the essay written by Frank Matheis entitled The Sophisticated Innocence of Pam Smilow.