The Final Transition Out of Maryland
I flew from San Francisco to DC and last Sunday and spent most of last week loading up all the stuff that was supposed to be moved before the pandemic.…
Beomeosa Temple – 범어사
This was my favorite temple in Busan. The four Heavenly Kings standing guard in a gate house through which all visitors must pass to enter. Above the temple is a…
The Gentrification of the Kinderdijk Windmills
Built in the 1700’s, these windmills served a dual purpose: grind grain and pump out excess water from a land that is below sea level. They now serve as homes…
Helicoptering over the Grand Canyon
How stupid of me to think that this is not so friggin' cool. Oh, I was in love – never mind. Looking back, it is cool. I love the west.…
The Hague, Netherlands
Who woulda thunk that The Hague (what a godawful name) would have such glorious beaches, as it is located where the North Sea meets the English Channel. Not me, until…
Never Let Your Passport Expire
US Passport
It was a low priority on my “to do” list: renew my expired passport. It was low, as I never expected any work out of the US until I inked…
Artist’s Drive Death Valley
I am thinking why, oh why, do I want to return here? Oh, with a better camera of course! And in Spring!