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 »
Posted in 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 »
Would you like some additional morphine sulfate to go along with your skin graft?
The other day, Molly and I ordered drinks at a Whole Foods Market in San Francisco. I forget what Molly ordered, but I ordered a hot cocoa. When I received my drink, I could feel that it was very warm indeed and so I poured some cold milk into it in an effort to bring … Continue reading »
