Maker Faire 2009

I don’t know if I have ever been in a place with so many talented, crafty, DIYers in one place before in my life. There was even more stuff that we just didn’t manage to see and we can’t wait to go back next year.  I think the botton above by Sean says it all. [...]

Smell the Roses

After a gray and chilly weekend, the weather finally warmed up today and it was wonderfully sunny. We took the chance to head outside and discover the Oakland Municipal Rose Garden which is just a few minuets away. Most of the roses are now past their peak bloom time but there where still lots of [...]

Wild Things

This weekend I went on a fun trip to the Oakland Zoo with Will and my old college roomie Carrie. We had a blast. The zoo is small, at least compared to the zoo’s of my childhood LA and San Diego, but it is actually really nice because it is small. I have never felt [...]

The Lighthouse

Sorry not much has been going on here at the blog, my folks came to visit as well as old friends so things have been a little crazy and all my down time has been spent re-coping in between invasions. But there is good news, we are getting internet at home again so posting will [...]

Wise Guys

These fun little guys where at a shop in Point Reyes this last weekend, I bet they know lots I don’t.

Dyeing for Color

1. One Love A Day: Day #40 – Fluids, 2. Hand-Dyed Sock Yarn, 3. dye run – spring 2006, 4. hey psst!, 5. Hand Dyed Fiber Buns, 6. Dyeing Success – Macro, 7. Selling colours, Pashupatinath, 8. Dye-ing leather, 9. Yellow Dye, 10. The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts., 11. Attack, 12. [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day

I hope your day is spent with someone you love, even if it is just yourself.

1. Hand Knit Sweet Heart Sweater, 2. One Who Walks the Road With Love…, 3. Happy Valentine’s Day!, 4. Heart to Heart, 5. Valentine Kisses!, 6. { My love may not be perfect .. but it’s true ,,, 7. Valentine [...]

Happy Holidays!!!

1. Between The Shadows… Your Singing Light…!!! )), 2. Feliz Natal! *, 3. pomander, 4. Snowcouple cupcakes, 5. latkes, 6. Santa And Rudolph’s Midnight Snack, 7. Christmas ornaments, 8. Deer Maria Christmas Magnet, 9. USB-Powered LEGO Christmas Tree and Festivus Pole, 10. A dedication to a lost bird friend, 11. xmaspuds1, 12. HBW – [...]

Monday Mosaic: Autumn

1. Autumn Bird, 2. Autumn mosaic, 3. autumn, 4. An autumn day, 5. Autumn Ride !, 6. Autumn, 7. Japanese Maple Autumn Colors, 8. I’am looking for my brother, he hates autumn, 9. 秋天到了！ Autumn Has Arrived! de Herbscht isch cho!, 10. Too late for the apples, 11. Colours of autumn!!, 12. Squash
I have [...]

There is Hope!

Last night was spent listening to election coverage on the radio (we don’t get TV channels), it was rather nostalgic in a way.
We now have the first BLACK President of the United States, it has been a long time coming. I will admit, I was hoping for Hilary in the primaries, mostly, I will admit [...]