Missions in Southern California


I had a travel day, not far to go, so I visited three Missions starting with San Juan Capistrano, then San Luis Ray and Mission San Antonio de Pala. 

Sketching labels at Torii Mor


Saturday I sketched labels at Torii Mor for folks who were making their own personal blend of Pinot Noir. John, the wine maker, gave some instruction, then the tasting and blending began. Each couple then received a bottle of their own blend. I sketched labels, here are a couple. Tricia did a blend for us…

Planning a trip: Part 1 – Where to go?


The vagabond, off to see the world with nothing more than a backpack and a dream, is a romantic image, in reality it is probably not the best way to approach your next travel adventure. The other extreme, a spread sheet with the entire trip laid out in 15 minute increments has a certain penal…

Santé Charcuterie in Spokane


The only thing that would make this better is if Tricia was here. Sante is a great French restaurant, will come again, get Travis for server in the Butcher Bar