Long ago, I remember learning of a famous astronomer who used the walls and ceiling of his study as a canvas to write down thoughts and quotes he hoped to … Continue reading →
Come ride with me through desert heat from Siberia ghost town to a dormant volcano crater. We’ll follow a mile-long train as it glides downgrade from Klondike summit towards the … Continue reading →
As the family began to fall to pieces – grandpa dead and buried besides the road, Tom clearly of a mind to leave the family, Rose of Sharon’s good-for-nothin’ husband … Continue reading →
A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy once told me that if all the bodies scattered across the desert on either side of the highway along Routes 15, 44, 66 and … Continue reading →
Japan is a land of waterfalls. And with a history so long and deep there’s usually some mystery or wonder to be found around, over or within each and every … Continue reading →
An interesting option we’ve uncovered for Emily’s future is the idea of going back to Japan for college. It seems Japanese universities are keen to admit foreign students, which fact … Continue reading →
I’ve discovered an almost boyish delight in helping my daughter plan for college. Though in a way, the experience is like assisting someone prepare their own surprise party – as … Continue reading →
In the few years we’ve been here, the small area between the coastal mountains and the sea has become as pleasant a home to our family as any we’ve ever … Continue reading →
This was one of the very first videos in the Abandoned Japan series. The location is roughly 30 miles deep into the rugged coastal range on the east coast of … Continue reading →