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Roadtrip – Leg Salty Lake
This afternoon we arrived in Salt Lake City. Incidentally, the vast majority of the roads here are named things like 2050 East or 1700 West. This is so because the whole of the city is mapped out according to its distance from the Mormon Temple at its center. Curious. We also learned that July is […]
July 9, 2009
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Roadtrip – Leg Zion and her Narrows
Tuesday morning we were (cue the Sheryl Crow song) leavin’ Las Vegas for Zion National Park. I am not much of a camper and this was my first National Park. I was rewarded with a three hour hike (wade) through the Virgin River and the Narrows of Zion. Lu and I had to hold hands […]
July 8, 2009
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Roadtrip – Leg Vegas part Two (Oh, Lotus of Siam)
Our one evening in Vegas was quite fruitful. We had the good fortune of being pointed towards an often-reviewed but totaaly hidden Thai placed called Lotus of Siam. The place was plastered ceiling to floor with awards and reviews, but was still incredibly inexpensive. We tried some new dishes and agreed after two and a […]
July 7, 2009
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Roadtrip – Leg Vegas
Well, now. Luisa and Nelly are on a great adventure. Leg #1 of the Roadtrip to deliver Darrelle’s Jeep to Colorado is finished. I’ve learned a few things. 1. One should check the oil and coolant before the trip. While Lu got a last minute camping accessory at REI, I checked the Jeepie’s oil in […]
July 6, 2009
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I hope that water comes / And drenches us in our clothes
Hello, July. This is the delicate song I’ve been singing most, as we walk through you. “July” | The Innocence Mission I especially like this part. “You never know, You never really know. And you can’t have people figured out. One friend came in Out of nowhere, with lit Sparklers in both her hands for […]
July 5, 2009
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You Say Tomato, I say Tomato
Today was a kind, simple day. I woke up after getting a full nine hours of sleep. I made a cup of coffee. I hugged Mama Klein more than once. I ate a leftover chocolate muffin from last night when Darrelle and I went to Zephyr’s. Then I drove to my office in the car […]
June 25, 2009
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Goodbye Whidbey
As I’m waving goodbye to Seattle and Whidbey Island, there are a couple of things I’ve learned on this trip. 1. It is a whole ‘nother world riding bicycles around practically deserted islands. 2. Running around the city with a Holga and another friend with a Holga is absolutely delightful. 3. Hiking through the Cascades […]
June 22, 2009
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From a Porch on Whidbey
I like Whidbey Island. The crickets are loud. The greens are deep greens. And peacocks sometimes fly onto our roof before dinner and we laugh at them for long moments as if they were our Island cable television. I have only been here about 24 hours and I have probably consumed 10 cups of chai […]
June 18, 2009
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Adeus, Los Angeles
I am at LAX awaiting my delayed Southwest Airlines flight to Seattle. I so need this little mini-holiday from the madness that has been my last 3-6 months. By night’s fall I shall be welcomed onto Whidbey Island with hugs and hoorays from Jesse and Trevor Borden and the funky bunch. Yesterday I had to […]
June 17, 2009
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Haircuts and Jesus as a Punkista Portuguese Stylist
Today I went to my stylist Alex and asked him to please give me a much shorter haircut than normal. I’d like something crazier and fun but please, I can’t be bothered to use a “flat-iron” or whatever you call those things, so just make it easy for me to work with. Alex: But why […]
June 17, 2009
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One Small Leap for Her Kind
Today is the first day in which I am a full-time independent copywriter and editor. No longer just a “side-thing” in between graduate school and various other little part-time jobs, this feels like my taking a big leap from a beautiful tree. I am barefoot and excited. (Hand-painted holga print by Laura Burlton)
June 15, 2009
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Let There Be Peace in Iran
We pray for peace and justice in you, Iran. This weekend as CNN remained silent while Iran was erupting into riots over the Tehran elections, Twitter proved (once again) to be the best source for real-time, from-the-source news: “For most of Saturday, CNN.com had no stories about the massive protests on behalf of Mir Hossein […]
June 15, 2009
