Gruene, TX - A lousy photo of a beautiful moment, as the crowd raises their glass in appreciation for all that Colin Brooks has brought to the Band Of Heathens. This, his last show with the band.

Austin, TX - Birthday boy and wizard, Jason Lively, blows smoke rings and smoke dragons.

Austin, TX - Xmas is over. It's back to work with Boba Fett.

Bergheim, TX - Nerd games of Xmas.

Austin, TX - Cleaning up some reclaimed tin we found on Craigslist . . . the future ceiling de la Grotto.

St Ignacio, Belize - Up close with a lucious philodendron.

St Ignacio, Belize - I'm embarrassed to say, I only know this one as "pretty White Flowers"

San Ignacio, Belize - The flora countdown continues with the Ceiba tree, sacred to the Mayans, and rather "punk rock" when they're young.

St Ignacio, Belize - Counting down to Xmas with rainforest flora a fauna. Today . . . the Traveler Palm.

Mainland, Belize - From the window of the van, mahogany and below sea level grave site.

Belize City, Belize - I call this piece: "Thataway-->"

San Pedro, Belize - Even the palm trees were drunk on the rum of their own coconuts, if that makes any sense.

San Pedro, Belize - Great young minds ponder the post-hurricane rebuilding of the island while I drank piña coladas.

San Pedro, Belize - Just back from 8 days in Belize with good friends Kenny & Sarah Clayton, honeymooners Robby Hecht & Annie Klaver, and my sweetie Carrie. Will post more photos in the next few days.

Shreveport, LA - Back straight out . . . always good advice.

Houston, TX - Carrie says my mom will like this one. So here you go, Mom!

Fischer, TX - Checkout the optical illusion from the Rice Festival. Nothing is square at Rice Fest . . . not even the square photos.

Fischer, TX - Carrie wins big with her hand: "three of one thing, two of another"

New Orleans, LA - AJ Roach and Anthony da Costa, blending in at Robby and Annie's wedding.

LAX - I sometimes forget my manners, but never my hombrehood.

Goleta, CA - A portrait of the artist through the aviator eyes of the bride. Congrats Miry . . . the weekend was a blast!

Santa Barbara, CA - Otis & Julia playing' in the surf.

Santa Barbara - Big ball o'kelp on the beach at our sunset picnic.

Pescadero, CA - Sometimes the world makes little triptychs for you.

Pescadero, CA - I call this piece "Cool Rock and OK Leaf."

Santa Cruz, CA - A wall I liked. Carrie says it looks Halloweeny. So . . . booooooo.

Santa Barbara, CA - Nels Andrews tells Carrie "how it all works."

Santa Barbara, CA - Crazy eucalyptus, right?

Santa Barbara, CA - Beach art/debris on a morning stroll.

Austin, TX - Drew Pressman's belt. That buckle signifies a world champion baby daddy.

Austin, TX - The Band Of Heathens closed out last night's baby shower concert with a bang. A really wonderful evening (and celebration) all around.

Austin, TX - Our beautiful guest of honor arrives for sound check at the baby shows concert. Tune in online: http://www.rainarosebabybenefit.com

Austin, TX - Thanks for all the kind words and for making me feel special last night at the photo show!

Wimberley, TX - Carrie arrives for her big gig with Storyhill at the immaculate Blue Rock Studio.

Austin, TX - Babies have been a theme this year. Martha & Jo coo over their new one.

Austin, TX - We got the photo show hung at Bennu. Go take a look. The Opening is Friday night, 8:00-10:00pm.

Austin, TX - Happy Birthday Carrie Elkin!!!

Ft Saskatchewan, AB - Thanks for the b-day well-wishes everybody!

Edmonton, AB - The view from last night's Home Routes concert.

St Paul, AB - Yet more blessed hay. Though it was explained to me I'm not in "the prairies" anymore. I'm in the "arborial forest". Which, far as I can tell, has mostly been made into paper at this point.

St Paul, AB - Finally . . . the wheat's all in.

Meadow Lake, SK - The was a stretch of road that looked like Louisiana, if Louisiana could handle frost. Or socialized healthcare without government corruption.

Big River, SK - Forest eats chair.

North Battleford, SK - Today's road photo is brought to you caption-free.

Leipzig, SK - More blessed hay.

Lloydminster, AB - Peter & Leonore, two of my wonderful Home Routes hosts.

Birch Lake, AB - That "smoke" coming off the lake is really salt blowing away.

Edmonton, AB - It's autumn up here already. And apparently winter could start in a couple days.

Fort McMurray, AB - Land of hay and oil.

Edmonton, AB - My Canadian tour starts today, whereupon I will rock like THIS. See website for show details.