Ojai Ranch Inn pool

It was a very good pool (and pool area), perhaps one of the best of the year. The existence of this pool was one of the things that inspired me to stay here.

Ojai Rancho Inn

An older property that has been successfully "boutiquified" and is now part of the "Shelter Social Club" - a local chain of creatively-redesigned lodging venues on the Central Coast, a few of which we've enjoyed (Agave Inn in Santa Barbara and Alamo Motel in Los Alamos). Very happy to add this one to our resumé.

car wash photography

It had never occurred to me but using a car wash on a sunny day opens the door to all sorts of special effects for photography, especially when the high-pressure rinse is being used.

September Noe's

It gets overlooked, but Johnny Cash's first wife Vivian (above) lived in Ventura with the kids after they split and Johnny went back to Tennessee. One also forgets that Johnny Cash passed away as recently as Sept. 12, 2003, and Vivian on May 24, 2005. This was our third visit to enjoy Noe's wonderful veggie omelet and our first time in this room.

fruity vaping?

 

I have decided, after much reflection, that these devices that I sometimes see laying forgotten on the ground are for "vaping" with artificial "fruit" flavors. I may be wrong, but then again I may be right?

The Phenomenology of Mind

I have decided, after much reflection, that I probably don't need a second copy of Hegel's "The Phenomenology of Mind". It may well be the only 808-page book I own. 

Marina Park stroll

A well timed stroll with interesting cloud cover.