Thursday Night Farmers Market

I haven’t tried my hand at poetry for many years (haiku games don’t seem to count). But I was in … More

April Fools Trip to California Central Coast, Days 3/4 – Chocolate lilies in San Simeon, Ragged Point, Shell Creek, Templeton, Santa Margarita, and Cambria

The previous installment of this trip described driving through the beautiful Carrizo Plain. This installment covers the time we spent … More

April Fools Trip to California Central Coast, Day 1 /2 – Carrizo Plain, Morro Bay, Cambria, and Baywood Park

It’s been awhile since Jeep and I hit the road for adventure. This time we are visiting family in Morro … More

The Motorcycle Chronicles – The Sweet 47′ Triumph Sprung Hub Motorcycle, or growing up with grease and oil caps

My early obsession with motorycles started with this picture. It is a picture my father gave to my mom back … More

Hawaii Trip – Day 6, It’s an actual road trip from desert to rain forest, Volcano National Park, Volcano House, Thai food

Day 6 12/31 Once again, as crazy as it sounds in CA, I’m sitting in my office looking out the … More

Hawaii Vacation – Day 5, Snorkeling with Kona Ocean Experience, Lunch at Sam Choy’s, Kona Brewery, Waikoloa Petroglyphs

Day 5 – 12/30 We had an early start on Day 5. We were out the door around 7am for … More

Hawaii Trip – Day 4, hike to Lone Palm, Scenic Drive to Puako

Day 4 – 12/29 – Day 4 was sort of a lay day. We start the morning with a good … More

Hawaii Trip – Day 3, Snorkel quest, Kona, our first rain, and missed opportunities

Day 3 12/28 I’m sitting in my office at home, staring out the window at the clouds, and listening to … More

Hawaii Trip – Day 2, A’ Bay Snorkel, Dolphins, Art, and Lava Lava

Day 2 12/27 All of us were anxious to get in the water and see coral and fish. One of … More

Hawaii Trip – Day 1, LAX to Waikoloa Resort

Day 1, The Day After Christmas – We rose up early on the day after Christmas to catch our flight … More