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
Author Archives: Justin
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
Why Are The Drinks So Hot?
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 … Continue reading
What Makes Someone Attractive?
I’m calling this The Pretty Project: What is it that makes a person attractive? Or gorgeous? Or beautiful? (Or whatever your favorite adjective is)… A few drinks? No, I’m looking for something more in depth than that. A formula for physical beauty if you will… Seriously, what is it that makes a man handsome or … Continue reading
Return to Pinnacles National Monument
This trip in March and our previous trip in October are probably some of the best times of year to visit Pinnacles National Monument. You’re pretty much assured of good weather and it isn’t too hot. Also, the ecological cycle is in a much different phase in October than it is in March. So, even … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 