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The Unauthorized Observer: October 2008
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Observations on faith, photography, trains, baseball, the city where I live (Fullerton, Calif.), anything that I find funny (a lot of things) or irritating (some things) and various incidents involving friends and family. Monday, October 27, 2008. Get Your Kicks Here. My friend Elrond Lawrence can certainly relate to the birthing process I've experienced this year. He wrote and photographed a book entitled Route 66 Railway. Kathryn, Laura and Elron. Wednesday, October 22, 2008. By sundown, I was whupped!
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First Fridays - Oldtown Salinas
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First Fridays Art Walk. Live Music, Art Openings, Dance Performances, Light Refreshments, Special Promotions. Dec 5, 2014. Celebrating the Holidays in Oldtown! It's happening on the 1st Friday of every month Rain or Shine - 5pm-8pm. 100 - 300 Blocks Main Street. Monterey and Salinas Streets. Railway Express Train Station. Info: 831.758.9126. New: CALL FOR ARTISTS! Artists can exhibit art in a booth on the sidewalk of Main Street! Monthly booth space is on a first come- first served basis. Local artists e...
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Outside Is America: November 2011
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A journal about photography, road trips, and trains, with occasional detours into geekdom. November 18, 2011. UP No 844 in all her glory, climbing Donner Pass in April 2009. (click pics to enlarge). It was hard to resist a steam chase, especially when 844 is storming up Cajon on my birthday! So my family kindly let me loose for a road trip. To get in the mood, here are a few photos from the last time I followed 844, an April 2009 trip over Donner Pass. November 6, 2011. Changing of the Guard. Center for ...
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Outside Is America: Come Sail Away
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A journal about photography, road trips, and trains, with occasional detours into geekdom. December 31, 2011. Sails into Moss Landing Harbor in November 2011. (click photos to enlarge). 2011 is hours away from ending as I write this post, so here are a few photos to finish off the year. Moss Landing Harbor hosted a classy lady in November when the sailing ship Lady Washington. Movies and even the film Star Trek Generations. Tourists make for a fine photo as they watch birds and sea life in the harbor.
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Outside Is America: August 2011
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A journal about photography, road trips, and trains, with occasional detours into geekdom. August 1, 2011. While preparing for our June visit to the Salton Sea (see last post. I learned about a desert attraction that we just had. To visit: Salvation Mountain, a three-story tribute to God near the tiny railroad junction town of Niland. Salvation Mountain is the creation of 79-year old Leonard Knight, who came to this place in 1984 and has been expressing his intense love for God ever since. Trucks and oth...
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Outside Is America: May 2012
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A journal about photography, road trips, and trains, with occasional detours into geekdom. May 17, 2012. Santa Fe 3751, Miramar, Cal., 2008. I'm writing from the restored El Trovatore Motel. In Kingman, Arizona (watch for a post soon! En route to meeting Santa Fe no. 3751 in Williams and covering her westbound trip to Los Angeles. Click here. Appropriately enough, Amtrak No. 66 is one of the two helper diesels assigned to the train. You can bet I'm looking for a good Route 66 photo op!
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Outside Is America: August 2012
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A journal about photography, road trips, and trains, with occasional detours into geekdom. August 18, 2012. The El Trovatore: Beacon of Light and Hope. The magnificent 100-foot neon tower at sunrise. Route 66 travelers who chase the sunset into the city of Kingman, Arizona,. This spring the Frishers accomplished a feat that I never dreamed possible: restoring the battered El Trovatore Motel. The Marilyn Monroe room: simple and comfy. Sam and Monica Frisher in the motel office, May 2012. You Kids Get Off ...
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Prescription for Fun: October 2008
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This blog is one step in my prescription to bring more fun into my life. After a near-fatal accident in December 2007, I realized how I had set aside fun things and had become consumed by everyday life. My wish is to find a balance between the two. Thursday, October 2, 2008. 7 Lists of 7 Things. I follow another blog called Kate’s Corner. 7 things I plan to do before I die. . . 1 Hike to Havasu Falls. 2 Visit Ireland, Portugal, Spain, and Italy. 3 Write an essay for “ This I Believe. 4 Own a bakery.
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Prescription for Fun: December 2008
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This blog is one step in my prescription to bring more fun into my life. After a near-fatal accident in December 2007, I realized how I had set aside fun things and had become consumed by everyday life. My wish is to find a balance between the two. Saturday, December 20, 2008. As the holidays approach, I have spent some time reflecting on everything that has happened in the past year. I cannot believe how much has changed and that we survived the year! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Outside Is America: The Empire Strikes AT&T Park
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A journal about photography, road trips, and trains, with occasional detours into geekdom. April 14, 2012. The Empire Strikes AT&T Park. Armed with Stormtrooper helmet and road jersey, a fan makes his way to AT&T Park. (click to bigify). Baseball is back, thank God! The San Francisco Giants. Flag is once again flying proudly over our garage. (Last week's disastrous sweep in Arizona is already forgotten). Watching yesterday's magical home opener. Game: we chose AT&T Park's "Star Wars Day.". Sadly, this ma...
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