Palms Springs Weekend: Girl Talk, Date Shakes and T-Rex
byI usually use words to help me paint a story, but right now I’m going to let the photos do the talking. This is…
Road Trips
West Coast Road Trip: The Final Chapter
byClick here to read Part I Click here to read Part II Early Monday morning, we began our journey home along I-5. We took…
West Coast Road Trip: Snohomish, Washington
by… Continued from West Coast Road Trip – Part I We arrived at Wanser Farm just before midnight on Thursday. The 100 year old…
West Coast Road Trip: California to Washington
bySummer vacation is not just for kids, though I still consider myself a kid at heart. I usually satisfy my wanderlust with weekend adventures…
From Baby Jesus to East Jesus: Slab City
by… Continued from The Abandoned Shored of the Salton Sea Hopefully you haven’t been holding your breath for too long. Please resume your regular…
The Abandoned Shores of the Salton Sea
byIn February, my friend Marcela hosted a Baby Jesus Tamales Party, a Mexican tradition that begins with the sharing of Rosca de Reyes, or…
Desert Fever: Road Trip to Salvation Mountain
byLast Friday, my little sister and I headed down to Palm Springs for the weekend. When I told her I’d be waking her up…
Desert Fever: Sound Bath at the Integratron
byI used to view the desert as the kind of place where you don’t stray far from the swimming pool. I should know better….
Three Tickets to NASCAR
byBy now, I’ve told you stories about a Christmas tree bonfire, a magical fairy, a blue-bellied lizard and a house with eyes. Now I’m…
Once Upon a Time in the Desert
byAs promised in my previous post, I’d like to tell you another story. This one is about a magical fairy, a blue-bellied lizard, and…