A loyal Amigo.

A loyal Amigo.

Loyalty is a good thing.  Last year I had a ” bad pet week” as they say.  I lost both of my dogs of 13 …

 

Spring has sprung at the Farmer’s Market

Spring has sprung at the Farmer’s Market

Last Sunday was a glorious day.  Sunny and in the 80′s.  Our family went to the local Sebastopol Farmer’s Market.  Having a 7 year old …

 

The search for the tasty sea snail

The search for the tasty sea snail

It is a glorious Saturday morning and I am headed out to the ocean with my great friend Jeff Palmer.  He and I have been …

 

For the Love of Pinot.

For the Love of Pinot.

Last night I opened a bottle of my own Pinot Noir from 07.  Notes of sour cherry and aromas of vanilla.  A fine bottle.  I …

 

BBQ at Howard’s

BBQ at Howard’s

It was a couple of months ago, give or take day, I was invited to a BBQ.  Great fun and fantastic food and wine.  Nothing …

 

Campfires and Smores

Campfires and Smores

Well, It is the middle May and I am already thinking about camping.  We go to the mountains every year and camp.  In fact my …

 

The Launch

The Launch

Baja morning light. I love this image.  It screams of mood.  The preparation of a day on the water. The cobalt blue.  It transforms me to …

 

Longing for a taste of the Sea of Cortez

Longing for a taste of the Sea of Cortez

Readying the net The twist The extension The toss The capture It is May 17th and the rain is coming down. I can’t help thinking about other places. I have …

 

It must begin somewhere. Why not lunch. Beef and Shrimp Pho.

It must begin somewhere. Why not lunch. Beef and Shrimp Pho.

I am here at lunch preparing my first blog. I am excited to let you all in on the visions that come out of my …