Sardine Capitol of the World – Monterey, California
“Cannery Row in Monterey in California is a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone, a habit, a nostalgia, a dream. Cannery Row is the […]
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A Magnificent Edifice – Stanford’s Memorial Church
In 1891, Stanford University opened its doors. The university, sometimes ranked along side the Ivy League, was created as a tribute to Leland and Jane Stanford’s only son who died of […]
Hexagons and Architecture – the Hanna House
A professor and an architect with much in common paved the path for one of the architect’s most comprehensive and unique residential commissions. The professor was Paul Hanna at Stanford; […]
Nature’s Cathedral – Muir Woods National Monument
When we talk about ancient things, generally they aren’t living. However, in California you can find trees that have lived longer than the oldest buildings in North America built by […]
Bridging the Hills with Graceful Arches: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Marin County Civic Center
Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge you’ll find Marin County, which until 1937 when the bridge was complete was a relatively isolated region of the bay area. Once the […]
San Juan Bautista Mission and State Park
San Juan Bautista Mission and State Park Over the past couple of years, my brother-in-law has visited all 21 Spanish missions in California along historic El Camino Real. Two years […]
History, Architecture and Nature: A little bit of everything in Central California
History, Architecture and Nature: A little bit of everything in Central California Last week I took a vacation to central California where my sister lives with her family. Over the […]
How to Live in the Southwest – The David and Gladys Wright House
How to Live in the Southwest – The David and Gladys Wright House I’ve had two opportunities in the last couple of months to revisit this fabulous home designed and […]
Working in an Architectural Masterpiece
Working in an Architectural Masterpiece Five months ago I switched jobs. I no longer work at an art gallery in Old Town Scottsdale. Instead, I have a great job at […]
Desert Spring – a poem by Kevin Earl
Again I’ve been inspired by the beauty all around. Hope you enjoy! Desert Spring The desert seems a desolate place, But know this isn’t so, As spring arrives, It comes […]
Adventure Patches 