

Sequestered
SEQUESTERED DODEYDRA SHEDRA, THIMPHU, BHUTAN I went to Marshall’s yesterday in search for a soup blender. It was next to the grocery...


Bhutan, A Festival, and A Kira
Black Necked Crane Festival in Phobjikha Valley, Central Bhutan


Fall Hiking with Lowa Boots
FALL HIKING WITH LOWA BOOTS HOPE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA In just a couple more weeks, fall will have come and gone and its place, winter will...


Hello October
HELLO, OCTOBER It must be really here, then. Autumn. For a while, we've had warm spells through the first couple of days of October,...


I Haven't Done This in a While
I HAVEN'T DONE THIS IN A WHILE WASHOE LAKE, NEVADA I haven't done this in a while, so excuse me while I quickly dust off and clear the...


The Easy Charm of Alberobello
Alberobello, Puglia, Italy


Magic in Matera
IF YOU GO Remember that the historic part of Sassi di Matera is a pedestrian only zone. There is parking or taxis that could you bring...


Linchpin
LINCHPIN I donate books I've already read, but a select few, I keep. Like many people today, I too would confess to being touched by the...


Long Haul Long Weekend: Barcelona
I’ve never thought I would ever be one who would weekend in Europe. It’s just so much money and bother for hauling one’s ass all the way...


On Second Thought...
Snowshoeing at Donner Memorial State Park







































