Barstow train station The train station in Barstow California is rather lonely, like most train stations in the US. It is, however, the home of the Route 66 Museum, so if you find yourself in Barstow with a little bit of time to spare, make the drive through town, over to the station, and take [...]
Due to some last minute changes, we had to postpone our going-out-of-California vacation, replacing it with a stay-at-home vacation. Today was the free day (3rd Wednesday of the month) at the California Academy of Sciences, so we drove to Golden Gate Park to finally see the new building. There is a lot to like, certainly. [...]
In Water Dog Lake Park. I liked the odd perspective of this scene. And the silvery, leafless trees.
Watching this TED talk made me aware of how rarely I think about the sky. I spend so much time indoors, and even if I go outside at night, it is only to hope in a car and drive somewhere. No looking up. So, I plan to figure out how to make a simple astrolabe, [...]
Riding my bike on the trails along the bay I found myself daydreaming of sailing. It has been years since I have been sailing on the bay in a small boat. Riding my bike into a steady headwind, I thought about how it would be an advantage when I turned around for the return trip.The [...]