Category Archives: Out & About

21 HOURS IN DALLAS

I spent all of 21 hours in Dallas this week. Hour 0: Grabbed a taxi at the airport. Watched the sun set through the trees as we hit the road, windows wide open. “You want AC or you want fresh … Continue reading

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JOSHUA TREE, PART 4: DESERT MORNING

Waking up in the desert is amazing. I step out onto the porch and look out over the vast prairie that lies in front of me. All is silent. I stretch and yawn and am amazed that it’s actually realtively … Continue reading

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PAPPY & HARRIET’S PIONEERTOWN PALACE

After the dusty desert drive, we ended up at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace. My vest matched the backdrop of the stage. Where a country-western band was playing. Inside, the crowd consisted mostly of locals — with plenty of families … Continue reading

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JOSHUA TREE, PART 3: DESERT DRIVING

Driving through the desert as the sun is coming down. The car in front is whipping up dust that starts to cover my lens. I suddenly realize the meaning of the expression “being left in the dust.” Camera firmly in … Continue reading

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JOSHUA TREE, PART 2: THE SALOON

I never got a chance to patronize this fine establishment. Even so, I found it worthy of a blog post. Love the hand-painted signage and genius mix of weathered wood and semi-rusted corrugated metal. Oh, and there is a pole … Continue reading

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