They say the New Year is a time for reflection, so here you go. But seriously, folks ... I have a few "resolutions" for 2022. Be more careful with my money (less Amazon and eBay); isolate more until this Omicron thing peaks and hopefully goes away; and while I'm hopelessly addicted to Instagram (check it... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year from the Frolic Room in Hollywood, California ... no, I'm not there. Throughout my life I have steadfastly avoided being anywhere but home on New Year's Eve, the technical term for this behavior being "stick-in-the-mud," but I prefer to think of it as self-preservation. There are a lot of crazy-ass people out... Continue Reading →
I wish everyone who follows this blog—and those who just stumble across it—a very Merry Christmas and the very best in 2022. It can only get better, right? Here's my 2021 Christmas card. Follow me on Instagram @gg92118 for all my latest photos!
Here it is, the moment you've been waiting for ... Part 4 of my epic journey through all the Christmas cards I created from 1977 through 2021. (Actually, to see 2021's card, tune in tomorrow, Christmas Day!) 2000 was the last year of my hand-drawn cards. I don't remember if I did cards for 2001-2004,... Continue Reading →
I used to stay in that hotel in the center of the palm trees when I worked for that big pop culture convention. It's called the Hilton Bayfront San Diego, in a bit of Yoda-like language that seems a bit stilted and opposite ("Hotel name out of order, it is."). This shot was taken on... Continue Reading →
As I’ve grown older, I realize that Christmas is really a time for the young. My fondest memories of the holiday season go back to when I was a kid and the magic that surrounded that time of year. A lot of that magic was inspired by the Sears catalog, which my grandparents got each... Continue Reading →
I recently took a trip to Los Angeles and stayed in historic Pasadena, where I found this lovely neon sign. I had to go back and photograph it at night, and the palm tree behind it was nice enough to pose for me, too! Did you know that if you follow me on Instagram @gg92118... Continue Reading →
Another shot from a night walk from late last year. This restaurant is near my apartment complex and its warm glow really complements the city of San Diego behind it, off across the Big Bay. I don't go out much at night, but when I do, I'm often rewarded with some great photos (if I... Continue Reading →
The passageway that leads from the steps to Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. There always seems to be a musician (or busker as the Brits call them) playing here, probably because of the sheer amount of people who roam through each day and also the sound quality in this enclosed space. It lays just at... Continue Reading →
The days are shorter and the temperature starts to drop around 3:30 or so each day, even on the days when it approaches 80 (like today, which is Thanksgiving 2021). This little bit of sunset was captured last year, right behind the Hotel del Coronado as night slowly and silently fell. It was a good... Continue Reading →
Another photo from my recent trip to New York City ... I posted an older photo of this iconic memorial to John Lennon a few weeks back, not realizing I would stumble upon it yet again on my most recent trip to New York. I always enter Central Park at Central Park South and Fifth... Continue Reading →
Another photo from my recent trip to New York City ... The Plaza is one of those storied establishments, a real New York City icon. I've roamed through the lobby (not possible this trip since they were only allowing registered guests into the building) and I've eaten in the Plaza Food Hall downstairs, a decidedly... Continue Reading →
Another photo from my recent trip to New York City ... Besides friends and family, there are only two things I really miss about living back east: Rain and fall. There's something very soothing about a steady falling rain hitting rooftops and trees. And fall--or autumn, if you prefer--is such an abrupt change of season... Continue Reading →
NOTE: Click on the photos below to see them larger on your screen! Kind of at the last minute—for me, at least—I planned a trip to New York City in late October. A friend had visited a few weeks earlier and had a great time. She told me the city really seemed close to being... Continue Reading →
I am still wanderlusting. Is that a word? I know wanderlust is, but wanderlusting, the act of wantonly wanting to fulfill wanderlust, should be, too. I’ve traveled twice this year, to two favorite cities, Seattle in June and Portland in September, so it’s time to go back to New York City. For many years, NYC... Continue Reading →
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