Two Views from Palos Verdes
If I had to live in LA proper, Palos Verdes would be high on the list. An odd active seismic hill between Redondo Beach and San Pedro has some of…
Spring Almost Sprung at Potomac Sands Beach
We peaked at 75 F today, but it was just a taste of our short spring, but a welcome one. After spending last winter in Southern California, as mild as…
Helicoptering over the Grand Canyon
How stupid of me to think that this is not so friggin' cool. Oh, I was in love – never mind. Looking back, it is cool. I love the west.…
New Project – Lightweight, Versatile, Sandwich Structure Housing for Homeless, Disaster Relief and Refugees
We just modeled a draft of a 1,024 cubic foot portable shelter that I want to mockup this summer with the 200+ phenolic/glass/aramid sandwich panels we have been holding onto…
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
- Photo: Michael Nigro / Pacific Press / LightRocket via Getty Images
The Watergate
We are entering an era where Watergate will, in retrospect, be looked at as harmless as “Beaver Gets 'Spelled” - the first episode of “Leave it to Beaver.” I am…
Celebrating Spring
In celebration with the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, I present my past glorious Olive Tree Blossoms in Campania, Italy (hoping these photos are actual olive trees). …
Welcoming Spring
2nd Day of Spring – I figure I take the kayak out. Oh well. I suspect this winter was more depressing than last, as last winter was in the 80’s…