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.