Category: Road Trips
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Marcel and I have been up north at Francis Ford Coppola's place! A sprig of rosmarino in the lapel… He's not really upset with me photographing him endlessly, he's just trying out his serious side… Warm enough for a dip in the pool… Happy Marcello!
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February 2014 Update:Missing Link Records is missing. They had to move out due to a rent increase and as of this moment they do not have a new space. I will update this info when they do. Also, Vitamin Planet/Vinyl Planet has permanently closed, due to high rent. So sad. So many property owners have no soul,…
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We spent a few days in Fort Bragg, California recently. It was a birthday request of my Marcel's — to ride the Skunk Train. I imagined we would ride the train one day and be hanging out in bookshops and cafes the rest of the time, which is fine with me. Little did I know…
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We journeyed to Trinidad for the Thanksgiving holiday! No, not that Trinidad. The one in Humboldt County in Northern California. It's a spectacular drive passing through vineyards and small towns, farms and incredibly changeable landscapes — Avenue of the Giants takes you through massive redwoods, and you find golden hills with gentle oaks in the…
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Please be patient with me dearest readers. I have been down for six days with a migraine, and beyond that I'm preparing for a big move back east. So bear with me. My postings will be spotty and sporadic. But take heart loyal friends, there will be a payoff! I have many inspired projects brewing,…
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Driving through the warehouse district in San Francisco the other day I saw the chair on the side of the road. I was lost and late and had no time to stop, even though I was driving my empty cargo van. What a missed opportunity! I will say that the seat was in need of…
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Today is Jesse's 22nd birthday. I was 23 years-old when I had him. I still feel like I'm that age; how did he catch up to me? Such a delicate and kind boy. So amazing to watch you bloom. So fascinating to look into such wise eyes before there was a voice. When we brought…
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We have just returned from a wonderful vacation in Oregon. What a road trip. I'll share a bit of the details here, and for more photos you can visit my Flickr. One thing that is essential when on the road is choosing your pit stops well. One time when I drove from Santa…
So Sylvie 