Feb
28
2023
I love industrial architecture, it's a cacophony of shape, form, color, form, function, and when operational sounds and smells. Truly modern marvels. On a recent road trip, while stopping to grab a burrito bowl I at Chipotle, I serendipitously...
Feb
27
2023
I love maps. As the old joke goes: "geology rocks, but geographers know where it's at!"
While researching mapping sites, tips, and resources, I found this great mapping resource site by cartographer Tom Patterson. If you make maps, if you...
Feb
26
2023
Spotted this graffiti last April adorning the walls of a park restroom. It maybe a bit pessimistic, but it certainly rings true from time to time.
Feb
24
2023
A little goof using the great pixel stretch tutorial from PiXimperfect.hosted by Unmesh Dinda, A pretty fun little tutorial.
Feb
23
2023
This is what happens when you are a bored graphic designer, with time to kill looking at some fun mass produced art decorating an AirBNB. A visual communication's degree is a terrible thing to waste.
Bear art....
Feb
22
2023
For the heck of it, here's some photos I took of the railroad tracks near the cabin we were staying at in Sand Point, Idaho. It was a winter wonderland.
Feb
21
2023
You never know what memories are brought back to the surface when you return to your hometown. While in downtown Nampa, Idaho. I passed by this amazing painted sign, and memories of the infamous "Kendall's Monkey Bar" came flodding...
Feb
07
2023
If you have the chance to stop by Nampa, Idaho, don't forget to check out the Nampa Rollerdrome. An old haunt of my youth. I swung by the other day, and even though I didn't have time to go...
Oct
25
2022
I visited my son’s apartment the other day and was struck by this set of chairs on the stairwell. I asked if he or anyone used them. The answer was no.
These liminal spaces always feel so pregnant with...
Oct
24
2022
I noticed this new store on my neighborhood. Turntables and Trails, “Seattle’s Stereo and Hiking Store.” That is a highly targeted Venn diagram of audiences. Lucky for me, I fit right in that nexus. I can’t wait to check...
Sep
13
2022
I’ve been watching a little cross orbweaver spider (Araneus diadematus) build it’s web in front of our house. It is a beautiful web and it has been a minor joy to see it every day. Perhaps not for the...
Sep
12
2022
Witnessed an incredible sunset the other day. Unfortunately the ridiculously outrageous colors are due to the ash and smoke from a nearby forest fire. Though it was something to witness.
I hope those affected by the fire are safe...