Portland’s Japanese Gardens
The gardens were exactly what I needed. The tranquility there is amazing. I could literally feel the tension draining… Continue reading Portland’s Japanese Gardens
Tag: History
Utah History along US 89
Robert Parker, Butch Cassidy, as he preferred, was a bank robber and train robber who gained notoriety in the last part of the 19th century. …They were the most prolific train robbers in United States history. Continue reading Utah History along US 89
July 20, 1969 – Where was I?
It’s hard to put into words how exciting that moment was seeing those first steps… Continue reading July 20, 1969 – Where was I?
Vista House
The designer of the Vista House had in mind a beautiful and ornate building which would serve as a comfortable rest stop for the tourists of the day who could afford automobiles. Continue reading Vista House
July 4 – What it really means
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness…” Continue reading July 4 – What it really means
The American Pony Car
Were it not for Ford and the Mustang, there would likely be no 21st Century American Muscle Car… Continue reading The American Pony Car
Mesa Verde National Park – An Ancient Land
It was a warm July afternoon on the mesa just as it has been for thousands of July afternoons. Living here, off of the land, in … Continue reading Mesa Verde National Park – An Ancient Land
Adventures on the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
My wife and I recently completed a vacation to the Durango, Colorado area in the four corners region of the US. This is a beautiful part … Continue reading Adventures on the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
2017 Rat Fink Reunion
What is the Rat Fink Reunion? Rat Fink was (and is) a counter culture cartoon character designed by Ed “Big Daddy” Roth who was a custom … Continue reading 2017 Rat Fink Reunion
We the People…
“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote … Continue reading We the People…
Backyard Explorations
As I have traveled around our beautiful country I sometimes forget the wonders that are in my own backyard. I grew up in El Paso, Texas … Continue reading Backyard Explorations
The Blackest Soul
We know who you are though your name and your face have changed countless times over the years. You are the blackness in our hearts. You … Continue reading The Blackest Soul
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