Can you believe I forgot to tell you about this place? Would someone please turn on the lights? Thank you. Much better. OK, there are two things I want to highlight before we go in, both about story. First, every detail here tells a story. At first glance -- it's impressive and interesting, but then … Continue reading Spain: Sagrada Familia-Outside>In
Author: Camp Host Chad
International Women’s Day 2019: Amelia Earhart
Quite by coincidence, I stopped to admire a statue this afternoon: While I've driven past that statue/corner many times before, today I decided to stroll by and read the signs and found out it is not a tribute to some male surfer. Amelia Earhart! In North Hollywood! I thought, "That would be a great post … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2019: Amelia Earhart
Spain: Barcelona Checklist
Last night I was lucky enough to attend a trade show and dinner for free. The speaker kept lovingly referencing his home country of Spain, and then during dinner we were entertained by a Flamenco dancer and live music. I thought, "I wish I could blog about Barcelona again, but I already covered all that." … Continue reading Spain: Barcelona Checklist
Showing My Range
In the past, I've shared my obsession with layers (and the moon's obsession with me). Lately, I can't stop taking pictures of mountain ranges. (I wonder where that all started?)
How to Spell Nothing
Gimme a sea! "Sea!" Gimme a sky! "Sky!" Gimme a bay! "Bay!" Gimme a field! "Why?!" What's that spell? "Nothing!" I said, What's that spell? "NOTHING!" Enjoy!
Surfin’ Turf
My dear friend, the Marvelous Mrs. M. (no, sillies, not the fictional stand-up comic from the Amazon series, I'm talking about the other Mrs. M, who -- sidenote -- is pretty funny herself; I've mentioned her here before), sent me these (perfect) photos she took while out on a casual walk with her (perfect) dog. … Continue reading Surfin’ Turf
Stop Counting, Start Creating
There is not enough time to do all the nothing we want to do. ~ Bill Watterson The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough. ~ Rabindranath Tagore Just as the bird sings or the butterfly soars, because it is his natural characteristic, so the artist works. ~ Alma Gluck "Did you … Continue reading Stop Counting, Start Creating
Reservation Reservations
New Year's came, went. Goals: Dreamt. Set. Pursued. Missed. Valentine's Day: Chocolate, eaten. Lips, kissed. In a hot second, Christmas will be here. Have you decided where to camp this year? I must be kidding? Wrong! Don't take a chance, Reserve your campsite six months in advance. High desert, by a lake, near the ocean … Continue reading Reservation Reservations
Rear Window Mysteries
From the window of my hotel room in Chicago last month - where I looked out often to gauge how many layers to put on, or even whether to go outside - my view of the snow-covered BBQ area immediately inspired me. The weather wasn't the only thing that captured my attention. Every time I … Continue reading Rear Window Mysteries
Views From Above
Flying from Los Angeles to Chicago last week, I got a little carried away taking photos out my window. However, what with the polar vortex and last Wednesday's minimalist post, I thought I'd share them all a few. Starting in the top left, going clockwise, this will take you West to East. I'm not sure … Continue reading Views From Above
Campfire Tales 