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The Southernmost Redwood Grove
Garrapata is one of the best places to hike around Monterey, because it starts out on the coast, leads inland through cactus patches and chaparral, and ends in a grove of redwood with a seasonal waterfall. A bunch of us went to go have a small party under the moon on a small mountain next … Continue reading
Whales
I saw a whale yesterday, when I was working on the boat, but it wasn’t as spectacular as this. Bonus links: Twisted sea otters via Mika Girls with spears and harpoons via Justin
Fun with Star Wars
Check out Robot Chicken’s Star Wars Special here: link
My Neighbor Bambi
Unless you live near Nara-koen, it’s not every day that you see a fawn grazing in the yard across the street. It’s not like that where I live either, but this is the second time in a month that I’ve spotted deer right outside of my door: Can you spot the Bambi? I kind of … Continue reading
Of Bluefin Wrangling and Otter Observations
This morning, I was able to participate with two other researchers in capturing one of the 30 pound bluefin tuna out of tank #3 at the Tuna Research and Conservation Center. After stretching a slightly too small wetsuit on, we climbed down into the tank, which had been drained down to about 3 feet of … Continue reading
Gnarly Theremin
Justin bought this weird instrument a bit back, but I have a suspicion that he hasn’t been using it. Well dude, here’s something to aspire to:
Anyone Wanna Go?
Take a look at who’s playing at this concert: Rock The Bells If you’re down to go see this awesome show (either in San Bernadino or San Francisco), let me know! I haven’t seen a line up for a hip-hop concert this great since Dave Chappelle’s Block Party!
Mysticeti Jump
This is a really good set of jump pics!
New Haniwa
After an 8 month hiatus, I am have started to work on haniwa again. For inspiration I’ve been thinking a lot about my childhood memories, of places I’ve been, of people I’ve met, and of music I love. Places I’ve traveled, movies I’ve watched countless times, and books I’ve read have also featured prominently in … Continue reading
Cash vs. Credit
In Japan, I very rarely used my credit cards and regularly carried large denomination bills on my person. In the States I use my cards more, and only use cash when I have to. Cash is reserved for places that don’t take credit, splitting the bill when eating with friends, and as a reserve plan, … Continue reading