Here’s a neat photo from a Paramount Studios book documenting parts of California that can stand in for other locations in the world.  It looks like it’s sourced […]

There is no exclamation point after the title.  I am conflicted about my countdowns.  I have an app on my phone called T-0.  Let’s take a look at […]

Last week was pretty awesome!  I got back into the Pilates groove, had taco Tuesday dinner with my friend Jen, went to Del Mar opening day races and […]

I had always had the vague thought that I would change my name when I got married.  I liked the idea of the change marking the transition from […]

Oh, yeah!  I sort of have a job!  Although I really wanted to maintain the Endless Summer vibe I had going, it was time to head back to […]

Dude, this part of the trip was awesome.  I saw a baby black bear and a naked hiker.  Whoa!  First time for everything! Portland, skyline shots from Laddie’s […]

Scenes from Gas Works We had the best time in Seattle!  First, we went to Gas Works Park at the South end of the Wallingford neighborhood (where I […]

July 6 was THE day!  The whole trip was focused on the Great Wall outside Squamish.  SMS had been there in 2007 and decided that one day, he […]

Wow.  This has been the most amazing vacation.  Probably since we’re trying to pass ourselves as from Oregon!  This is because our SUV has Oregon plates so anytime […]

La Jolla Shores Yay!  SMS’ class was cancelled so we had an impromptu night where we had so much fun and a real endless Summer vibe! First, we […]