I’ve been reading Richard Feynman again after many years away (for a great read: “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman”). I am enlightened by the curiosity and light-hearted reasoning of this brilliant scientist. He is as curious about his own psychology as he is about quantum electrodynamics, for which he won a Nobel Prize. Yesterday, I …
Pure Evil
Imagine the scariest wasp you’ve ever seen. Then make it scarier and twice the size, then twice the size again. Imagine a sleek, plated, gunmetal-blue body and long blood-orange wings; the shock of an opposing palette. Imagine it buzzing the front porch of my humble arroyo campsite like a military helicopter. You are imagining a …
To Van? Or, Where to Van?
I was going through my Baja photos from two years ago and got to thinking about how much more time I spent outside that season. I did everything outside except sleep, or watch an occasional movie. But that’s because I was living in a pickup truck. Who wants to hang out curled up in the …
The Hundred Chicken Temple
My humble home in the arroyo is coming together. I hung my prayer flags today, for the first time since buying them in Shangri-La, China—four years ago. I was on my way to the Hundred Chicken Temple—a guidebook footnote who’s quirky name demanded my attention. At the foot of the hill was a small stand …
A Few Pics
It’s nearly impossible to blog from a ship in the Southern Ocean over a satellite link. My last post cost $80. Fortunately we receive a weekly allowance of internet credit and—since I’m not a social media junkie—I had already accumulated the sum. That said, this post will be short and to the point. The point …
Aboard the Expedition
I’ve been aboard an expedition ship (don’t say “cruise ship”) for over a month. This ship takes guests (don’t say “tourists”) on voyages (don’t say “cruises”) to Antarctica. At first, I didn’t recognize the distinction, having never sailed on a cruise or expedition ship, but there is a difference. It’s difficult to describe without the …
Book Release Day!
Basically Bipolar is here …
The Book is Finished!
Basically Bipolar will be available on November 4! …
Printed on Recyclable Paper
When I enter the Columbia River Gorge after time away, I think: I’m home. It’s a good feeling, a comforting feeling. It’s nice to know that I’m where I want to be. The river is ready for my kiteboard, the dirt is ready for my bike, and friends are here to greet me and make …
Book Cover Candidates
Basically Bipolar (the book) approaches . . . Here’s a chance for you to participate. I have two candidates for the book jacket. Appropriately for a book with “Bipolar” in the title, there is a black theme and a white theme. Let me know which you like best! ~ I encourage and welcome any feedback …