Idaho, U.S.A. grounded, 5th generation Pacific North-westerner. I call the Pacific coast of Jalisco, Mexico home too. Adventure seeker, image hunter, husband, and an Earth lover.
After a wet July 4th thunderstorm rolled through the woods hood, I stepped outside and found a quiet spectacle unfolding on the forest floor: a handful of tall, shaggy mushrooms rising out of the pine needles and damp soil. These were Shaggy Ink Caps — Coprinus comatus — also known as Lawyer’s Wig.
From Wikipedia: “Payette Lake is a natural lake in the western United States, located in west central Idaho at McCall. Formed by glacial activity, it is situated in the upper drainage basin of the Payette River, which drains into the Snake River.” A natural wonder and true gem.
San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a stunning colonial-era city with strong and active indigenous culture, located in the central highlands of Mexico. It is a place I’ve been dreaming of visiting for years, and fortunately I was able to get there. Nestled in the state of Guanajuato, this charming town … More San Miguel de Allende: A Gem in the Heart of Mexico
Central Washington, U.S.A. is a region of contrasts, where sweeping wheat fields give way to rugged desert bluffs, and train trestles stand as silent witnesses to humans interaction with these lands. The massive Snake and Columbia river basins and the thousands of smaller rivers, creeks and streams that feed them, have carved out the basalt … More Between Scablands, Wheat Fields and Waterways
Fan boy much? Me too. Back when I was a teenager (many moons), my sister started her love and friendship journey with her future husband David Paul Thompson. My fandom ignited early.David’s many impressive attributes include but are not limited too; valedictorian of his high school, Co-founder of the Olympia chapter of the Church of … More Space Probe
A Ferry for an Island The Vashon Ferry, a vital link between Vashon Island and West Seattle, is a part of the Washington State Ferry system. In 1945, the ferries serving Vashon were privately owned by The Black Ball Line. By 1947, they were publicly owned by the Vashon Ferry District, and by 1951 they … More The Vashon Ferry: Let’s Go for a Float
Meet Barr Quarton: A Master of Hand-Forged Knives and Tools Based in McCall, Idaho Barr Quarton and Barr Custom Knives and Barr Specialty Tools respectively, has been working with tool steel since 1977. Barr has learned from some of the best bladesmiths and blacksmiths in the country. He even had the opportunity to apprentice with … More Forged In Fire – Pounded With Steel – Shaped By A Master’s Touch
A year ago, I was in Manhattan to see the Book of Mormon. I’ve now seen the Broadway show twice, and I cannot emphasize enough how fantastic the show is. It was a joy to see it at its home theatre on Broadway, the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.While in NYC we mostly walked and walked some … More Chelsea Market – New York City
Sunset walk along Puerto Vallarta’s bay side colony, “Conchas Chinas”.
Radical Earth 