Monthly Archives: September 2005

It is only because my parent took us on trips up to Mammoth, along the California coast, and to places such as Yosemite and Kern County, that I grew up in the outdoors, among majestic evergreens and splashing about in … Continue reading →

I really enjoyed majoring in the Environmental Studies program at UCSB, but despite being well educated in environmental issues I find myself not living sustainably or making choices that really make a difference in the right way. It’s just too … Continue reading →

Every so often, I stumble onto really cool things, places, or experiences when I least expect to. I thought that I’d seen everything of interest around Juso within walking distance, but tonight my wanderings led me to some excellent blues … Continue reading →

I’m going to take a break from posting for a while, but I’m not gone. If you need to reach me, I’ll be here.

I hate using generic MS applications to create or edit images, but sometimes it can’t be helped. Having to rely on MSPaint in order to make diagrams after being exposed to the capabilities of Illustrator is a “Flowers for Algenon” … Continue reading →

(A giant spider in Kyokushi, a place in Kumamoto known for smelling like manure all year round.) For one interested in insects, reptiles, and other disgusting life forms, Japan is a great place to be. You can’t even escape from … Continue reading →

I spotted this tag on the on-ramp in front of the main Juso Post Office. Although the tag is not especially ornate or eye catching, it’s kind of special. Most of the graffiti has no artistic or meaningful relevance. The … Continue reading →

The Takumi Avocado Burger belongs to the Takumi genus in the Mos Burger Kingdom. Its contents, shown on this page as a diagram, consist of a Takumi bun, avocado slices, Takumi special sauce, a Takumi hamburger patty, Takumi avocado sauce, … Continue reading →

Like a pair of Shisars to Okinawa, the guardian of Shirahama, Engetsu welcomes you upon arrival to the pristine beaches and bids farewell after a weekend of sand and surf. The snorkeling around this area is pretty good- better than … Continue reading →