Babs, Molly and I recently explored the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art… She may not look happy, but she’s thrilled beyond belief to be in the company of her favorite cousin: This is what you see when you first walk into SFMOMA: And this is what you see if you look straight up after … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2008
The Devil Finds Work For Idle Hands To Do… (Wagoncross)
During a break remodeling the Ames estate, I was struck with an idea on how to make productive use of a wagon/pushcart we were allowing to just sit idle… Gearing up… Heading to the launch pad… These hills are steeper than they look in the films and on the final run, Brandon indicated that I … Continue reading
Great Roadside Attractions
I love roadside attractions. Where else can you find stuff like this? I’ll bet you never even knew something like this existed, but now that you’ve seen a wicker motorcycle you must have one, right? And who wouldn’t want one of these lovely ladies in their home or yard with them? Or how about this … Continue reading
Hurtling Toward Greatness (At Least In Oregon House)
Another expedition into the Wilds… For literally decades I have wondered about the course of the unnamed tributary (pictured below) in Oregon House, California. Recently, on a trip to Oregon House with Brandon and Amanda, I made an offhand comment about my desire to explore this watershed and, although it was late in the day, … Continue reading
Tourism in Afghanistan & Pakistan (or The Iranian Odyssey May Have To Wait, But Pakistan, Afghanistan And Dubai Are Still Singing Their Siren Song)…
Well, dear readers, as long as we’re talking about Pakistan and Afghanistan, I’ll update you on my trip status. I have obtained the necessary visa from Pakistan and Afghanistan, but nothing yet from Iran. Pakistani Visa… Afghan Visa… However, even if the Iran visa were to come through tomorrow, I do not trust that there … Continue reading
Tourism in Afghanistan & Pakistan – 3 (or More Internal Ames Family Memos Re: Justin’s Forthcoming Middle East Trip)…
Start at the bottom again… Hello All – Big brother, thank you for your email… You should know that it is literally impossible to offend me. Seriously. So, no worries on that front. I was not offended or upset by your email as I understand and appreciate the concern that generated it. Feel free to … Continue reading
Tourism in Afghanistan & Pakistan – 2 (or Internal Ames Family Memos Re: Justin’s Forthcoming Middle East Trip)…
Start with the email at the bottom… Hello Family and Friends – Thank you very much for your expressions of love and concern. Although I am not the best at verbalizing such things, I do treasure this. I’m sorry that you are/will be disappointed, but this is my life and I must forge my own … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 