the late, great Donald Judd

For the Marfa files...

birds on rocks...

...and bathing too!

 

warm cold brew

If you were wondering if it's possible to pack a coffee drink on a hike that does NOT need to be refrigerated, well apparently it is...

Port Hueneme discovered, part 3

A pier and a fish & chips joint...

 

Port Hueneme discovered, part 2

A big beach with a lotta sand...

 

Port Hueneme discovered

A canal full of ducks. Who knew?

 

Danielson Monument hike, part 3

Danielson Monument hike, part 2

The traditional dwelling below is part of the Satwiwa Cultural Center.

 

Danielson Monument hike

I had not explored this corner of the Santa Monica Mountains. The land was formerly the Danielson Ranch, hence the memorial. Today it's a combination of Mugu State Park and Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation Area.

that kind of sunset

"break fast"

There are few things as wonderful as having a long, slow breakfast after twelve hours of fasting and blood drawn for cholesterol. If you see a guy eating an omelette for four hours, that might be me. They don't call it "break fast" for nothing!

perfection on a plate

Dark Waters

"A Boudreaux? What kind of animal is that?"

speaking of Seattle

Freggs Sherpa Patel

...on a bed of arugula and rice.

a good pan is hard to find

But this one from Bialetti, maker of the famous espresso makers, has a lot of virtues - among them no PFOA's; "micro-divets" for nonsticking; and not harmed by metal utensils. 

Valentine's Day at the beach

Sandy Dune

Sometimes you hike up that sand dune on PCH (cleverly named "Sandy Dune") after dropping someone off at the airport. Not a bad workout! In the distance, Mugu Rock.

where Route 66 ends

...or begins, depending on which way you're going.