Madera Ranch

Almond orchards and vineyards in Madera, CA.

Axl Rose

Spotted in Madera, CA.

Cabo da Roca

Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point in mainland Europe.

Ginjinha

At the A Ginjinha bar in Lisbon, a bartender makes sure each cup gets a few ginjas in it.

Seattle Central Library

The Seattle Central Library by Rem Koolhaas.

Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island.

Cedar Creek Treehouse, Part II

The Treehouse Observatory, Rainbow Bridge, and Stairway to Heaven at the Cedar Creek Treehouse near Mount Rainier in Washington State.

Cedar Creek Treehouse, Part I

The Cedar Creek Treehouse near Mount Rainier in Washington State.

Ferries

The Skeena Queen and the Mayne Queen sailing out of Swartz Bay, Victoria.

Japadog

Japadog is a hotdog stand in Vancouver that serves hotdogs and sausages with Japanese toppings. Ice Cube liked it so much he ate there ten times. We had an Oroshi, a bratwurst with grated raddish, "special soy" and green onion, and an Okonomi, a kurobuta pork sausage with okonomi sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, fried cabbage, and dried bonito flakes.

I have heard of all the famous people listed on the Japadog sign, except for "Ootsuki Proffesor". Who is he?

Seaplanes

From top to bottom:

A deHavilland Beaver DHC-2 in West Coast Air livery, a deHavilland Otter DHC-3 in Kenmore Air yellow and white livery, and our blue and yellow Kenmore Air Otter docked in Victoria, BC. I rode in the co-pilot's seat, where I was told not to touch anything.

Prospect Point

Floatplane traffic as seen from Prospect Point in Stanley Park, Vancouver.

Philosophy Department Party 2009

The party is winding down.

Previous parties: 2008, 2007.

The Glory of Manly Sports

Mural glorifying Physical Education and "The Glory of Manly Sports" in what was once Bartlett Gymnasium, and is now Bartlett Commons at the University of Chicago.

Thorstein Veblen

Thorstein Veblen was our tour guide to the early history of the University of Chicago last weekend.

Jay didn't work up the nerve to ask him about the arguments in "A Plea for Cannibals" or "Apology for a Toper".

Blue Bike, Mk I

First test set-up on my bike from Tati.

This is the speedy configuration. Possible modifications: paint front rack same color as frame, match the color of the seat and the cork handles, replace black parts with silver ones, replace white chain with silver chain.

End of Summer

Hammock time at the Breathe Inn in the Catskills.

It's windy and chilly today, and tomorrow is the first day of school. Summer is over.

Glass House vs. Farnsworth House

The Farnsworth house is more beautiful, but the Glass House's central fireplace/bathroom cylinder is a more inspired solution to the plumbing problem. And the kitchen area in the Glass House doesn't block the view through the house, which is a major advantage.

Glass House, Part II

Sculpture gallery.

"Kunst Bunker" exterior.

"Kunst Bunker" interior, with revolving displays.


Donald Judd sculpture.