old man sleeps with his conscience young kid sleeps with his dreams

2011-06-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

2011-04-02T23:24:00.001-07:00

2011-03-29T06:54:00.000-07:00

Sitting in the Greenbrier mall in Virginia for the past few days I've noticed that things seem to be pretty consistent around here. (note: this is around 7am) Same people sitting in the same seats, either sitting and reading the paper, drinking coffee, laughing, talking about politics or war. Included in this group I should mention the 100 'Mall Walkers'. There is about a dozen Juicy Couture clad women that speed walk with their 2 tiered strollers mixed into this set. Everyone is segregated into their own race and sex. Aligning on what they see as truth.
Like being in a courtroom, this is another place I would like to spend some time talking with the people that have this on their daily calendar.

2011-03-28T06:43:00.000-07:00

Opportunity to get it right this time

2011-03-08T08:25:00.000-08:00

"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people."
- W C Fields

2011-02-10T20:41:00.000-08:00

"But WHAT is this lesson that the book of Jonah teaches? Shipmates, it is a two-stranded lesson; a lesson to us all as sinful men, and a lesson to me as a pilot of the living God. As sinful men, it is a lesson to us all, because it is a story of the sin, hard-heartedness, suddenly awakened fears, the swift punishment, repentance, prayers, and finally the deliverance and joy of Jonah. As with all sinners among men, the sin of this son of Amittai was in his wilful disobedience of the command of God – never mind now what that command was, or how conveyed – which he found a hard command. But all the things that God would have us do are hard for us to do – remember that – and hence, he oftener commands us than endeavors to persuade. And if we obey God, we must disobey ourselves; and it is in this disobeying ourselves, wherein the hardness of obeying God consists."

2011-02-08T23:56:00.000-08:00

2011-01-20T10:07:00.000-08:00

Last nights dinner at David's Barbecue in Arlington Texas.
This is a perfect reason why I like to seek out local restaurants
Though I've had better fried okra...

2011-01-13T20:57:00.000-08:00

The midwest has a simple beauty that always lures me.

2010-11-29T17:10:00.000-08:00

The Ranch, Lakeland FL

2010-11-23T14:03:00.001-08:00

Detroit airport, layover

2010-11-21T11:34:00.000-08:00

I finally had a day to enjoy my shop. I miss this place.
Fruits

2010-11-17T06:25:00.000-08:00

San Francisco. A changing city

2010-11-14T21:13:00.001-08:00

http://roadtripnation.com/watch/watch_hub.php

2010-11-13T21:30:00.001-08:00

Hard to believe this is almost 20 years ago

2010-10-28T18:04:00.000-07:00

More Shanghai:

2010-10-28T06:01:00.000-07:00

Shanghai:

2010-10-25T18:22:00.000-07:00

Greetings from China! Well, not really.. Greetings from China via Florida, as Big Brother does not allow John to update his blog, Facebook, or use his phone. Clearly they're still bitter that my grandfather's USMC pick-up team beat their Olympic basketball team in 1945. Anyhoo, here's what John would have posted if he could:

2010-10-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Leaving

In transit

Landed, in Hong Kong

2010-10-11T22:05:00.000-07:00

Goodnight Florida. Thank You!

2010-10-09T18:41:00.000-07:00

photo of used skateboards printed onto plywood now mounted into the office

with Ellie's help we finally finished the succulents planter

2010-10-09T18:00:00.000-07:00

My fiance and her Hungarian assault rifle.

2010-09-21T22:01:00.000-07:00

Plano TX and this was my second best choice for dinner

2010-09-10T16:13:00.000-07:00

He said he was going to make a 20' bonfire and he did. Very impressive Vince.
I'm glad the chair wasn't all that important.

2010-08-30T02:11:00.000-07:00

NY
Fatherhood never looked so good

Ace Hotel lobby

175 Fifth Ave

Dinner

2010-08-25T07:45:00.000-07:00

2010-08-22T23:07:00.000-07:00

Morning church would have made this day quite different. Still so grateful for the lessons learned.

Practicing patience

The tables have turned. My new view.

I am not a good teacher. Next time we'll have the appropriate equipment.

2010-08-21T10:40:00.000-07:00

A very long, well deserved day of peace, family, friends, good food, great conversation.... thanks be to God.

2010-08-19T17:47:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite photos

Morning drive

2010-07-24T20:16:00.001-07:00

Before

After

2010-07-24T10:47:00.001-07:00

'Fair' groundswell tomorrow, 3-4 and an occ. 5
Water is upper 60's

Early am to be at my shop before 9
You'll probably still make your hippy class

(Almost) nothing your doing tonight could outweigh a good Sunday morning surf

nudge nudge Warren

2010-07-21T05:01:00.001-07:00

June Lake CA

2010-07-12T06:08:00.001-07:00

Washed Out - New Theory from quatuorlindsay

2010-07-11T09:02:00.001-07:00

I actually found some redeeming qualities to Virginia Beach this time around. It just so happens that I was usually surrounded by old people when I looked around. I still have no desire to spend a vacation here.

Winnings

In between songs she would tell a story of Ella's life or an event at the time the song came out. It was nice to hear her passion and affinity as she spoke. It kept me engaged.

I was surprised they all didn't have macs.

Fashion or security? His choice or hers? Kids are stoked? They should have followed through with the footwear.

This is an accurate portrayal of a day in my life.

2010-07-08T20:10:00.001-07:00

Vacation in Lakeland FL is feeling too far past right now.

Publix. Quickly becoming my favorite place to shop.

Early morning exercise and education.

I still haven't seen any alligators in FL.

Life of the party

Almost enough time to forget about geography

2010-07-05T10:19:00.001-07:00

Birmingham AL

2010-06-26T08:12:00.001-07:00

I knew there was a good reason for adding this pocket.

2010-06-23T00:55:00.000-07:00

Hawaii for just under 2 days.

Oliver. Retired Air Force on his way to Guam to visit his son and his family. Best conversation on a plane Ive ever had.

Honolulu Zoo, view from outside the fence.

Moving up. Just hit Diamond status at Hilton

Hy's. Garlic mashed potatoes were a good recommendation.

2010-06-21T20:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Fathers Day

2010-06-12T22:45:00.000-07:00

Social, productive, creative and inspiring day. I need to remember how satisfied I am at the end of these types of days, then remember to make time for more of them.
My mind is set on building a box.

2010-06-11T22:57:00.000-07:00

NY for the Maloof Money Cup but never made it to the event. Still had a minute to see Melissa, Larry and their new baby Beatrice. I learned a bit more about parenthood and patience. Great dinner and conversation at Freemans. Then off for a long overdue day off in ATL to reaffirm a friendship. Ria's is where you should go for breakfast when anywhere near Georgia.

2010-06-05T05:40:00.000-07:00

Montreal and Ottawa.... in a day. Not too much time but I did happen to to take a drive by pic of Parliament, great food at the Black Tomato and Gibby's, stopped by Underworld and took a picture of my closet. Montreal is one of my favorite cities to travel to. Young crowd that know and love their cities history, great food, music, hockey...

2010-06-02T22:57:00.000-07:00

Vancouver in a day. Skipping 3 days and going straight to Sunday, in my mind.
Im sitting in the Vancouver airport right now headed to Montreal, listening to some John Prine.
Today was a test of good communication while sleepless and hungry. I think I did pretty well.

2010-05-31T06:48:00.000-07:00

A day in Dallas

2010-05-19T18:15:00.000-07:00

Raleigh to Virginia Beach

2010-05-13T23:07:00.000-07:00

Forgotten trip. Realized the need for some me time.

2010-05-01T22:36:00.000-07:00

30 something Jessica Rush, 1930's themed birthday party.

Showing the love for Long Beach

New Residents

2010-04-27T21:22:00.000-07:00

Milwaukee cont.
Best time I've had in awhile

Nothing says 'beer' more than patriotic children

Amazing. Thanks Jay

2010-04-25T20:17:00.000-07:00

Milwaukee WI
Character and age

2010-04-24T12:06:00.000-07:00

Re-starting slow with a new Rosemary plant. The plants that are still alive don't look exactly healthy but the peppers are still producing. I've been breaking my promise to be more attentive.

2010-04-17T23:52:00.000-07:00

The Eleanor Desk
My grandma Eleanor gave me a large piece of 1" walnut ply a few years back and I made it into a desk. I made a base for it but didn't like the way the design came out. A few months back i found these legs at an industrial salvage store in LA. Today I finally had the time to get into my shop refinish the desk and pair the two together.

2010-04-15T21:36:00.000-07:00

Montreal cont.

2010-04-13T21:18:00.000-07:00

le meilleur repas que j'ai eu de temps en temps
1302, avenue Mont-Royal est Montréal, QC H2J 1Y5

2010-04-13T16:21:00.000-07:00

Paying attention to the details

2010-04-11T01:29:00.000-07:00

Remnants and memories

2010-04-08T10:17:00.000-07:00

Goals and accomplishments

2010-04-06T22:16:00.000-07:00

I had a conversation recently about 'sentiment'. At the time I thought sentiment was good just because, in my mind, it was you communicating what was in your heart. Just last night I realized the difference between what is fact of the heart and what is nothing more than a want or a feeling. If there's no substance or action behind the communication of sentiment then there is no truth to what is being communicated. Its the equivalent to a drunk guy, that you don't know, telling you he loves you. Actions and words that speak the truth of the heart are difficult to recognize to the receiver. If its misinterpreted, it leaves the person receiving the sentiment feeling alone and misguided.

2010-04-03T20:28:00.000-07:00

Cold, windy, choppy and not 3-4. But still a nice morning to sit back and enjoy the view.

2010-04-02T19:29:00.000-07:00

happiness

2010-04-01T21:18:00.000-07:00

Has anyone ever received a fortune cookie with 2 fortunes in it? Is that the equivalent to a 4 leaf clover?

Regardless, I felt special. Not just the great fortune, times 2, but more for the reason that these were made specifically for me and were answering exact questions that I had prior to getting the cookie. This is not in the idea that there is a small asian man typing away with my mental well being in mind. Its the fact that there was a tap on my shoulder and a finger pointing straight ahead. Its sometimes that direct, when I'm paying attention.

2010-04-01T18:34:00.000-07:00

Flying makes me numb. I use to be excited about where I was going or at least excited that I was headed home. Now its just a part of my day. Its not that I'm unhappy about the travel, its the fact that I lost that 'moment'. The moment that I use to realize the destination and was excited about who or what I was going to experience. I know I have not lost that moment. I believe that I just need to step back, put down all my devices, look out the window and see the beauty of what I'm being provided. All the people and places that I get to see and the new ones I'll meet. Priorities are being prioritized at this moment. Its now the task of keeping the ones that provide progress in sight.

If I keep losing direction I'll just listen to Try and Try Again by Billy Joe Shaver. That song's simple but it makes me happy.

2010-04-01T03:28:00.000-07:00

The view from my room. I havent really had the time recently to enjoy the beauty of this city until this moment helped me take notice.

A difficult moment ending in a prayer.

My view during a great conversation. Thank You

2010-03-30T20:07:00.000-07:00

Trying to listen to guidance, then writing it down to retain

2010-03-28T14:29:00.001-07:00

She's finally home. Next step- pull engine. Then, suspension.

2010-03-27T19:32:00.000-07:00

Thank You

2010-03-22T21:55:00.001-07:00

JR / Exposition Paris 2009 - Ile Saint Louis

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2010-03-21T22:30:00.001-07:00

reveal

2010-03-21T21:54:00.000-07:00

Soon.

2010-03-21T04:35:00.000-07:00

Its been hard for me to realize the right things to believe in.

Thankfully, every moment leads me to the positive consistancies in my life.

2010-03-20T17:24:00.000-07:00

I had no idea it was only for a moment

2010-03-20T13:53:00.000-07:00

2010-03-18T23:47:00.000-07:00

Simplify

2010-02-15T22:55:00.000-08:00

This was my grandma's sewing machine. The details are amazing to me. I looked at the materials I had available to me to see if I could use it but it was a bit beyond my knowledge. I look forward to reading the manual, which she kept. As I went through the machine and all of the threads and spools and needles... i started to realize these are items that she once used, more than 33 years ago.

Best perspective of the day

2010-02-14T00:06:00.000-08:00

Lying down on the cement in my back yard looking up at my tree, while on the phone.

2010-02-13T01:17:00.000-08:00

I've been going through my life trying to inflict justice at times. In hopes that people see the perceived bad deeds. While I'm critical of the people that I call friends and family, I will always give them absolute

compassion.

I need to humble myself and work on applying this trait to those I have not met.

Below are a few of the people that I provide that tenderness.

They look odd but they taste good

2010-02-11T08:10:00.000-08:00

I promise to start being more attentive.

Nothing better than nothing to do and a Duralog

2010-02-08T23:32:00.000-08:00

my life

2010-01-23T07:22:00.000-08:00

Nothing forces you into anything

2010-01-18T22:46:00.000-08:00

Everything is made up of big and small choices. You're only presented with opportunities and challenges and its up to you to make do. I feel extremely lucky to have been provided with such good direction that I find myself in this moment

Its finally here

2009-11-21T14:18:00.000-08:00

Its replacing this...

Who Shot Rock & Roll

2009-11-15T21:09:00.000-08:00

http://shop.brooklynmuseum.org/whoshroroca.html

2009-11-15T12:23:00.000-08:00

Music inspires me every day.

Happy Halloween!

2009-11-01T21:29:00.000-08:00

Night started off slow but ended with a fantastic night of dancing at the El Dorado. Thanks to those that were able to make it. Looking forward to our annual trip.

Holy Shit!

2009-10-25T20:30:00.000-07:00

I use to take a ton of Polaroid photos. Since I heard they stopped making the film I haven't really been shopping for it except for the occasional times I'm in the camera section at Target. As I was sitting here at my computer it popped in my head to look to see if someone else started to produce the film. I haven't found anyone yet but I did find old stock at Amazon. A 3 pack use to cost about $25. Amazon is now selling it at $89.95. A 10 pack is at $350. I'm so bummed about this although there was a moment that I thought about buying a pack. I can't do it. If anyone finds someone new that's producing the film, please let me know.

BLU

2009-10-25T16:23:00.000-07:00

Christmas idea

2009-10-24T08:51:00.000-07:00

Its all about that PMA

2009-10-19T15:05:00.000-07:00

This doesn't really compare to sitting at a campsite.

2009-10-19T06:06:00.000-07:00

Poor Rian

2009-10-18T20:48:00.000-07:00

Thank you for the great conversation, positive energy and fantastic meal.

2009-10-11T08:42:00.000-07:00

2009-10-09T23:07:00.000-07:00

Thanks Jay

John Prine - Clay Pigeons

searching for the sound|MySpace Videos

I use to laugh at ths photo

2009-10-09T22:31:00.000-07:00

Now its just a disappointment.

P O V

2009-10-09T22:09:00.000-07:00

I'm changing my point of view. I recently realized how important it is to let the people around me know just how important they are to me. No matter how much you tell your friends and family how much you love them and care for them, its always good to say it a few more times. As well as make sure all of your actions support those sentiments.
Happiness and love are infectious. Keep a smile on your face. Compliment people regularly. Be genuine.
I know its a rudimentary thing to say. But its a heavy mountain to lift when it comes to practicing.