Hammond, Louisiana sits in the middle of South East Louisiana in beautiful farm country. The terrain is not so exquisite as some place I’ve visited before like here or here, or here. The recreation opportunities don’t look like this.
But sometimes the awesomeness of the sky makes up for it. Summer time in [...]
Two hundred and thirty two years ago a group of men assembled in the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, and signed their names to a letter to King George III of England. In so doing these men committed treason against the English crown, and gave birth the most powerful nation on [...]
The city of Glennwood Springs built a rapid on the Colorado river that draws a nice crowd during the summer months. In between the rafts, kayakers and surfers paddle out to the large waves to surf. Here are a few photographs and some video from Saturday afternoon May 31st 2008. If you’re [...]
It’s 6:10AM as I drive through one of the coolest towns in the country, Moab, Utah. I’m looking for a coffee shop where I can plug into the internet and enjoy a cup of java. There’s a police vehicle behind me, but I’m not worried. There is plenty of light, I’m driving [...]
In the early eighties there was a television commercial about a guy who bought a General Store in Cascade, Idaho.
“Monday at the office
They’ll notice I’m not there.
They’ll look around, unplug my phone
And take my favorite chair.
‘Cause I started out two days ago
On a life they’ll never know
I bought myself this General Store
In Cascade, Idaho!
Me and [...]
Mill Creek Falls from Philip Robert on Vimeo
This is what an extended road trip with no time constraints will get you. The opportunity to impulsivly go check out all the cool sights that we normally would have to miss because we’re on a schedule. Just a short little hike off the main hwy [...]
Being a guy there’s something about things with engines and wheels (or wings) that just gets me going. The other night I pulled up to the Black Sheep Pub in Ashland and sitting out front was a gorgeous Lamborghini VT. The guy had picked out a great vanity license plate. It [...]
Few things are more satisfying to me than cooking with my friends. I’ll admit that I’m a decent cook. It comes from my Grandmother who was a magnificent cook. Lately I’ve been getting into pastries. My favorite are Rustic Apple Tarts from a recipe in last autumn’s Cook’s Illustrated entertaining issue. [...]
Once upon a time I read that there are three things that are important. Where you lived, where you worked, and your love. The premise was that if you were very lucky then you were very happy with all three, but most of would have only two of the three. Is this [...]
This week began my second month of practicing Bikram yoga in Ashland, Oregon. So far I’m pleased with my results. It is obvious to me that I’ve let myself get into the worst physical shape of my life. Some days I believe it is a miracle that I can even walk. [...]
