Driving down I-5 between San Francisco and Los Angeles, I almost lost my wits seeing the poppies in bloom. Wow. Which reminds me, it’s pretty awesome to tool down the road and have the backseat to yourself. That way you get the view from both sides. I’m making a mental note to give up shotgun [...]

Combatting the effects of that overnight flight, but settling back in Ohio well enough. I’d complain about the cold weather, but sunsets like this quell such thinking a little.

Fortune cookies, like buffet food, are such a crapshoot. At some point I either started realizing fortunes were usually just statements, or perhaps quality has slipped over the years. I can’t say which, I just notice it now. Tangent: Not sure I’ve mentioned that I have this weird thing where I must eat the entire [...]

My roommate Eric made this macaroni and cheese for his Thanksgiving dinner. I not only got a taste before it went in the oven, but he brought back remaining leftovers.

Always admired this type treatment when I drive through Hamilton.

Quick visit to Columbus Ohio and hit the nightlife, tried some Jeni’s ice cream (to be exact, three mini scoops of rhubarb rosé, strawberry buttermilk, and belgian milk chocolate), and wrapped it all up with a trip to the Northstar Cafe (excellent breakfast grub) the next morning. Pictured: The Shooting Star fresh juice drink from [...]