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
Category Archives: Personal
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 – 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
Tourism in Afghanistan & Pakistan – 1 (or Afternoon Tea & Scones with Karen Sprague)…
I have been asked a great number of times why I am going to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran… The comments/questions always follow the line of A) Why would anyone ever want to go there? or B) You’re going to die… The questioners/commenters may be right. I might get beheaded. However, they could die driving to … Continue reading
How To Be Awesome – Day 3
As mentioned previously, the old posse was back in Suckramento with a few new additions… So, we reunited and headed to our old hangout spot, Hangar 17, to get things started… The Summer Crew… Siena/Sienna… When the J.O.D.D. crew of Nicki Tyler, Siena Manor and Justin Ames get together – adventure is bound to follow… … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 