Is there a more quintessential California vehicle than a Volkswagen Van? I guess years ago the ubiquitous "Woody" with a surfboard hanging out the back was THE ride of choice, but those vintage vehicles have become fewer and farther between. In fact, I don't think I've ever actually seen one on the road in my... Continue Reading →
I don't know what it is about the sky and clouds here in California, but they both seem bigger. Maybe it's the view, maybe it's that back in both eastern and western Pennsylvania (and the vast forest in between), everything is so tightly packed in that the sky has no room to breathe. I'm always... Continue Reading →
My daily routine includes walking at least 2 miles ... most days, it's closer to 3 and at least 3 days a week, it's more like 4-5, when I get 10,000 Fitbit steps in. And most days also include a walk by San Diego Bay with this view of the city, sometimes with kayaks and... Continue Reading →
I've recently relaunched this blog to focus a little bit more on writing. Previously it was more of a showcase for my photos and that will still be the case. Just about every photo or image you see on this blog will be of my creation, unless otherwise noted. One thing I hope to do... Continue Reading →
From the National Railway Museum in York. This sprawling warehouse dedicated to all things train and railroad, from actual trains and engines to the most minute bit of train travel items is a must-see day out if you're in the York area. Beautifully laid-out and curated, this museum appeals to everyone, even if you've never... Continue Reading →
I miss Balboa Park. Oh, it didn't go anywhere ... I did. I moved across the bay almost two years ago and stopped walking almost every weekend through my old stomping ground. Yes, I could climb on the horse (ferry) and do it again, but walking over on Coronado is soooo much easier (no hills!).... Continue Reading →
I have been AWOL from this blog since mid-January due to a bunch of circumstances, and I'm vowing right here, right now, to be a bit more active on it. My series of London 2016 trip photos petered our at #6; truth be told, I could have done 6 more sets, and I still might.... Continue Reading →
Here's my last set of photos from my mid-October 2016 trip to New York City. I spent 7 glorious days exploring the city, taking my time to visit some old favorite haunts and to also venture into some new areas. This set includes my visits to the amazing Oculus, next to One Freedom Center, the... Continue Reading →
Some wise, forward-thinking people decided a long time ago to take a huge part of central New York City and turn it into a park for all the people. Central Park is always a um... central part ... of any trip I make to NYC. I always spend at least half a day roaming around... Continue Reading →
I had an amazing week in New York City in mid-October, and I took over 1400 photos. Don't worry ... this won't be an endless slide show, accompanied by boring commentary ... it will just SEEM that way. While the weather was a bit too summery for my tastes (I live in San Diego, where... Continue Reading →
Saturday, March 19th was a picture-perfect day here in San Diego, and the perfect day to take a walk around La Jolla and take some picture-perfect pictures (I'm so modest) with my trusty iPhone 6. La Jolla either means "The Jewel," if you go by the Spanish version of La Joya, or "hole in the... Continue Reading →
(Above: Professional model. Do not attempt at home.) Back in 2011, my longtime flirtation with diabetes blossomed into a full romance. But let me tell you, diabetes is a fickle bitch. If you don’t control it, it controls you. I have battled with it, and luckily I’m still at the point where I can control... Continue Reading →
I started September out with a bang and a long (8.21 miles) Thursday afternoon walk, which included a lap around the San Diego Convention Center and a final look at the Art of Comic-Con gallery exhibition at the downtown San Diego Central Library, which closes on Sunday, 9/6. This mural was spotted just north of... Continue Reading →
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