#fauxtogram | Laguna Seca | 8 Dec 2013

This is not a great photo, but I like it. In fact, I like it a lot, although I’m not entirely sure why. Maybe because there is a sense of motion to it, with the trail extending out of the … (more...) [1 comments]

Photo Essay: A Study in Fog | 4 Dec 2013

I know what you’re thinking–enough with the fog. And I totally get you…I’ve been telling the weather that ever since I moved to coastal California and it hasn’t listened to me either. But seriously, a photo essay on fog makes … (more...) [1 comments]

#fauxtogram | Trinidad, California | 1 Dec 2013

As some of you may know, I have a bit of an unhealthy Instagram obsession. I am still convinced that Instagram is really the only reason for having a smartphone. (I suppose GPS comes in handy once in awhile.) I … (more...) [0 comments]

Tales (and tails) of Whales | 27 Nov 2013

The last time I went whale watching was off the coast of Maine circa 2003. I was 12 years old, there were 40-foot swells and I vomited into my mother’s favorite hat. Naturally, we didn’t see a single whale. Since … (more...) [4 comments]

What the hell is Big Sur? | 24 Nov 2013

Up until a few weeks ago, I didn’t know what Big Sur was. I knew it was a place. And I knew it was a nice place because whenever it came up in conversation everyone half-closed their eyes and sighed … (more...) [3 comments]

An Intimate Portrait of Life as a Sea Lion in Monterey Bay | 20 Nov 2013

So, if you’re like me, you’re probably curious what it’s like to be a sea lion. Or maybe you’re not, but whatever, this is my blog. And while I don’t have any first hand knowledge on this topic, I have … (more...) [4 comments]

10 Dollar Meal: The Noodle Bar | 17 Nov 2013

This is my first blog post about food. Ever. Considering how much I love eating, this is astonishing. So why have I never written about food? To be honest, I’m a little intimidated by food bloggers. Really, when it comes … (more...) [1 comments]

Exorcise Your Demons (with a healthy dose of Norcal surf) | 19 Oct 2013

In the past two years, I have jumped into freezing cold water in six states, three countries and on two continents. (The number of states would be higher if I had managed to find any water colder than boiling in … (more...) [0 comments]

Asilomar State Beach: A Photo Essay | 16 Oct 2013

Sand dunes, crab in hand, sea urchins, kelp forests just off shore. Not the worst way to procrastinate. Love every day. (more...) [0 comments]