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

Travel – tear down the walls


Years ago we were staying at The Tower Hotel in London. As the name suggests it is next to The Tower of London, which is a Medieval Fortress that housed the Royal Armory and still houses  the Crown Jewels of England. It was built for protection, a place for the Monarch to retreat and defend…