Bend, Oregon
I’m starting to feel right at home in Bend. This must have been my fourth visit to Joey’s new hometown, and I appreciate it a little bit more every time I make it out. I’m …
Category: Miscellaneous
Cornerlands – Joshua Tree
We had just returned from our stay in Poipu Beach, a bit jet-lagged and the kids’ sleep schedules very much out of whack, when Ben asked if we’d be interested in joining them for a …
Poipu Beach, Kauai
Poipu Beach in Koloa, Kauai has become our go-to vacation spot in recent years. It’s relatively uncrowded and laid back, with a wonderful kid’s beach, nice amenities (without being too touristy) and beautiful hiking trails. The Costco …
Joshua Tree and a Season in Review
After three amazing weekends in a row in Joshua Tree, I was feeling a little bummed. I met Joey at the gym, like usual, and we climbed some random routes without much motivation or enthusiasm. …
A Tribute
The music is my time machine. I am 17 and I feel alive. And then my world seems to be slipping, crumbling away and all I know for sure is that it hurts and the …
La Jolla Spearfishing
A recent trip to Big Sur rekindled my desire to go spearfishing. The ocean is warm and given my slightly elevated cholesterol, some extra Omega-3 fatty acids seem like a good idea. After some research, …
Mammoth/Owens River Gorge
Just returned from a nice 3-day trip to Mammoth. Eileen arranged the lodging, and we stayed at Seasons 4, the same condos where Jasmine and I stayed in 2002, during our engagement trip. Hard to …
Poipu, Kauai
As crazy as it sounds, this would be our third trip to Poipu in a span of 24 months. Ever since I received my kama’aina discount at Brenneck’s, I’ve been in love with the town. …
Miramar Lake
A few pictures from Miramar Lake the other day. We took Zane out on our ocean kayak to practice for our upcoming trip to Kauai, where we plan to paddle the Wailua River. He did …