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 one of the [...] Read more »
Hassled by the Law in Moab, Utah
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 about 3 miles [...] Read more »
Cascade, Idaho
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 [...] Read more »
Mill Creek Falls
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 (62) [...] Read more »
Happy Driving!
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 said IPHL-YA. He told [...] Read more »
Happy Cooking!
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. I’ve also been getting [...] Read more »
Happy Home
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 true? I don’t [...] Read more »
Old Broken Bones and Bikram Yoga
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. But the results are [...] Read more »
Can you give me a dollar?
Happy Easter. It’s Easter so I went to Mass today. The church in Medford is beautiful, the congregation seemed to be in a springtime mood. Afterwards I drove to Crater Lake where there is still at least 10 feet of snow on the ground in places. It was surreal. I was driving down a black [...] Read more »