Life: A Halloween Feast

Life: A Halloween Feast
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Farilla made Eggplant Parm, Spaghetti Squash and a green salad for dinner tonight! It was totally blog-worthy!

Life: The Process

Life: The Process
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Carving my Moustache O Lantern!

Life: My First Moustache'kin!

Life: My First Moustache'kin!
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Photos: Granite Pass It On :: October 2009

There was...
a legendary wedding with epic vows,
a unicorn, butterfly, fairy, queen, empress & raven,
a gazillion twinkling stars,
face melting beats late into the morning hours,
tamales, S'mores, cupcakes & pancakes,
fire....blazing rings of fire
& an outpouring of LOVE!

Come what may...







Congrats to my beautiful friends. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your ceremony. You inspire us daily! So Say We All!

Due to my role in this incredible event I didn't get the opportunity to snap many pics. To see the few moments I was able to capture click here. (NOTE: Out of respect for the Bride and Groom's privacy only friends and family will be able to view these photos in toto.)

Photos: Our Nor Cal Foothill Adventure :: September 2009

Last month I took Farilla on his inaugural trip to that place I called home for the first 18 years of my life. Rather than driving him around town to show off the many local strip malls my parents took us on a Nor Cal Foothill adventure which went a little something like this...

Knights Ferry, CA:

(The Mill)


(My nephew, Nicholas.)


(Longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi.)



Jamestown, CA:


Sonora, CA:

(Diamondback Grill)



Columbia State Historic Park:




Yosemite National Park:



(Half Done)

We had a great visit up north and we're very thankful for our my parents, our tireless tour guides. Our afternoon in Yosemite inspired us to immediately make reservations for a longer visit to The Park (which we did last week). Pics from our more recent Yosemite adventure to follow. For a more comprehensive look at our September Nor Cal trip click here.

Politics: I Heart Al Franken

Art: Cirque du Soleil - Kooza : Wheel Of Death

The Wheel Of Death had me on the edge of my seat. Go see Kooza!

Travel: Mariposa Grove - Giant Sequoias

Travel: Mariposa Grove - Giant Sequoias
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More like Ginormous Sequoias.

Travel: Lunching Up @ Glacier Point

Travel: Lunching Up @ Glacier Point
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Sometimes it's hard for even me to believe that I've been on top of that rock...twice! Incredible!

Travel: Below Bridalveil Fall

Travel: Below Bridalveil Fall
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Travel: Lunching @ Dog Lake

Travel: Lunching @ Dog Lake
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Near Tuolemne Meadows. We had the entire lake to ourselves. Well, except for the flock of geese that flew overhead.

Travel: Enjoying Our Morning Tea

Travel: Enjoying Our Morning Tea
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Travel: Farilla & Lower Yosemite Fall

Travel: Farilla & Lower Yosemite Falls
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Travel: Upper & Lower Yosemite Falls

Travel: Upper & Lower Yosemite Falls
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When we were up here a couple of weeks ago these falls weren't even running. This is run-off from the first snow fall of the season.

Travel: Our Yosemite Home

Travel: Our Yosemite Home
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The bears were very active last night. I sat and listened to them trying to get into out neighbor's bear box for a few minutes before they finally moved on. This morning I stood on the steps of our tent cabin and had a staring contest with a deer. If you're wondering where the wild things are then just come to Yosemite!

Life: Cirque du Soleil - Kooza

Life: Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
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Go.See.It. We purchased top tier discounted tix from
Goldstar.com and the seats were fantastic! 40% off, yo!

Life: The Grand Chapiteau

Life: The Grand Chapiteau
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Cirque du Soleil awesomeness! I only wish they sold these tents in the gift shop.

Humor: Public Option 60 by ModMan

"But How Much Does It Cost" 60 sec version of the Got Competition vid that was submitted to the Health Reform Video Contest by ModMan!

Hoop Dance: Karis and Stefan's Hoopmasters Hoop-Off

Hoopmasters Hoop-Off: Karis and Stefan from eevadoherty on Vimeo.

Karis' hands move at lightening speed! Love it!

Life: Lunching Up In Oak Glen

Life: Lunching Up In Oak Glen
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Dos Cervezas!

Life: Apple Farmin' Up In Oak Glen

Life: Apple Farmin' Up In Oak Glen
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We got a sneak peek of the cider press!

Life: Drinks @ The Well w/ The Grrrs

Life: Drinks @ The Well w/ The Grrrs
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Life: Mr. & Ms. Awesome!

Life: Mr. & Ms. Awesome!
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Life: Ryan Heffington @ Carnival Of Creation

Life: Ryan Heffington @ Carnival Of Creation
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The wildly energetic Ryan Heffington recreated his Sweaty Sunday dance class for us @ C of C. That's Jazz...front row! She's awesome like that!

Life: The Grrrrs @ Carnival Of Creation

Life: The Grrrrs @ Carnival Of Creation
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Life: Straight From Cirque Berzerk

Life: Straight From Cirque Berzerk
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As seen creeping around Carnival of Creation.

Life: MacDracula

Life: Mac Dracula
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Simply, awesome or should I say Funk-tastic!

Life: Carnival Of Creation

Life: Carnival Of Creation
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...at Golden Bridge Yoga.

Life: Farilla's?

Life: Farilla's?
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The infamous Funk Soul Farilla claims to have no affiliation.

Life: Success!

Life: Success!
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Birthday gift success. Lil L's first tu-tu!

Life: Shorty Soccer

Life: Shorty Soccer
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I told Lil L that her Dad would pay her $10 per goal. She scored 2 last week!

UPDATE: No goals scored by Lil L but she sure did save a lot!

Burning Man 2009: Crazy Big Clown

(photo courtesy of Farilla)

Also, as seen at LA Decom (pre-costume change)!

Burning Man 2009: Crazy Little Clown

As seen at LA Decom!

Hoop Dance: SaFire's Hooping Manifesto - Love The Process

[Thanks, Ops!]

Completely inspired!

Life: Parking Structure Exhaust FAIL!

Life: Parking Structure Exhaust FAIL!
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These exhaust fans sit around the parking stucture at my office to promote better airflow. While it might not look like much that's actually a puddle of water it's sitting in.

Travel: Kuroshio Sea in the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Kuroshio Sea - 2nd largest aquarium tank in the world - (song is Please don't go by Barcelona) from Jon Rawlinson on Vimeo.

Beautiful!

Photos: Burning Man 2009 - Evolution

10th Burn = BEST BURN EVER! I know I say that every year but it's so true. Each year just gets better and better. Introducing Farilla to the world of Greeting was such a treat...he's a natural! Shutterillaville was, without a doubt, the most comfortable home I've ever had on the Playa. This might explain the abundance of sleep we got this year. Note, the missing pics of the Burn...no, we didn't miss Burn Night altogether but thank goodness for those fireworks otherwise we may not have woken up in time. That said, this year marks the second time I've watched the Burn from the Tower. The art was stellar, our community was supportive, the weather played nice and the winds were tolerable. What more can I ask for? Below are a few of my favorite shots...for all 300+ pics from our evolutionary Playa adventure click here.

Homeslice landing...


TJ's Special...


My gift to Farilla...


This is the cleanest you'll be all week....


Gate opening...


Face melter...


Buugeng break...


Stormy weather...


He can fly...


What it's all about...


Illumination...


Half of Homeslice...


A heartfelt thanks goes out to my ever-growing community! YOU are the biggest reason I come back year after year. How lucky am I to have you all in my life?! Mad Love...