Pescadero, CA - More big tree. Plus, sweet ass!

Pescadero, CA - Let it be known, I love me some big trees.

San Francisco, CA - A statement of the obvious in The Mission. I appreciate the candor.

San Francisco, CA - I had the great pleasure of being on The syndicated West Coast Live program this morning. And the extra extra treat of getting to visit with Jacques d'Ambroise, the principle dancer with the New York Ballet for years. And, far as I could tell, a saint.

San Francisco, CA - Walking through Haight-Ashbury is good fun for a guy with a weakness for hats. Or a guy with an academic interest in the history of grime.

Portland, OR - Had the special special treat of connecting with Raina Rose and her folks, and Raina's dad's famous pancakes!

Portland, OR - Apparently, NOW I've been to Portland.

Portland, OR - Captain Lyman takes me for a personal guided tour down the Willamette River. A great perspective on Portland.

Portland, OR - Even the damn basketball courts here are green with moss.

Portland, OR - Inukshuk master artisan, Doc Brown. And . . . he's available, ladies!

Junction City, OR - Day old baby goat twins steal the show at my house concert.

Willamette National Forest, OR - Another image from Detroit Lake.

Willamette National Forest, OR - There's a graveyard of Douglas Firs at (what's normally the bottom of) Detroit Lake. Beautiful and eery.

Issaquah, WA - Took a walk around Lake Sammamish, and its clone army of out-of-season picnic tables.