Backyard Hospitality!

The woods are dark, lovely and deep. But I have promises I must keep and miles to go before i sleep.

-Robert Frost-

Went Camping in the back of my pickup last nite. Woke up to the lush forest without a soul in sight... then rushed off for more adventure.

Pee-in on Hydrants!

If Dogs can mark their territories....why can't Carlos?

My Goodbye Gift to Chicago!

Shit on Streets of Chicago thats Neat!

Chicago is a city with many great things! Reciepts come in Jelly's, Silver Palm accents the "Bomb Bag", Straight men have Fashion Sense, Thrift Stores Decay Near Heaven, Pedestrians have NO RIGHTS! The Diesel store sells motorcycle helmets. Uncle Fun's is 2 much Fun! Erdman shows up on Sidewalks! Cabrini Green still offers Space. Oh Shit!

Sittin on The Dock of The Bay

A Total Jerk Off Day

That ended up on the Bay

A day of Influence under the Influence

My day started in the Courtroom

But ended in the Cockroom (Roosters)

Get Outta Jail Card

Tom Cohen is one of the Coolest Guys I know.

He is one of the Greenpeace members who hung banners in Pittsburg.

Involvement gets you into trouble.

Go to Jail and Sit for Hours

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But he's home today

Another great Cause.

(Glitter Ponies featured above)

Meal in the Mountains

Just a twist up from the ocean, where chickens fly and lay eggs above the clouds... Where Redwood Carvings sprout down woodsy trails decorated with Poison Oak....
Where delicious feasts are served for my Unrefined Tastebuds...
....and Whale pie for Desert!

I'm Lost!

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson - Getting Lost leads you in the best Directions.

Bad Directions get you Frustrated.

(sign somewhere above Lake Mendocino)

I Ruined it for Everyone!

Sorry...it was just one nite......

(picture from Polly's old place)

Whale Frolicking!

Marie Fostiack sat in my backyard while herds of Blue Whales fed in the backyard. Every few minutes the herd would surface to spray and then go back down for more to eat. And then she said, "The thing I love most about whales is that you can't see them. I mean, they only reveal a little bit about themselves.

Delicious Recipe

I am a man of contradications. I am complex and very smart about a few things. I like to listen to music very loud early in the morning with a huge cup of coffee. I like sea horses and watching older couples who show affection in public. I like killing spiders and dancing alone around my house late at nite to sounds from my youth. I like to take naps on the beach and cut wood with a circular saw. I like saving whales and laughing from my gutt until I cry!. I like smashing tiles and saying clever things. I like to dig deep holes in my yard and tell wonderful stories about vampires around the campfire. I like to drink copious amounts of dark beer and read romantic poems. I especially like watching my dog act goofy and trespassing.

however...

I HATE COOKING!

The only reason I have a kitchen is because it came with the house and the only oven I can operate is a Kiln.

BUT

I do love Good Food.

here is an easy recipe that even I can make...

1 cup Lucky Charms

1 cup low fat milk

mix in Bowl.

eat with Spoon.

Abandoned Playground!

The opportunity to find happiness dances with every moment, beats within every heart, and grooves within every occurrence, situation, and event!I broke into a graffiti artist's dream today. The No Trespassing Sign was basically a Welcome Mat!

"I am not what is called a civilized man, Professor. I have done with society for reasons that seem good to me. Therefore, I do not obey its laws!"

quote from Captain Nemo's 20,000 leagues under the sea Gigantic Open Warehouses evoke so much creativity! I am soon to return!

The 86 ton Princess!

O Captain my Captain! our fearful trip is done,

The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won,

The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,

While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring;

But o heart! heart! heart!

O the bleeding drops of red,

Where on the deck my Captain lies,

Fallen cold and dead

Fear Not you Mollusks!...Captn is Alive and Well...!

aka Jon Truppa is one "First Rate" Mate!

He drives this 68 foot beast for the Red and White Fleet.

Only an experienced seaman like Truppa knows the ropes.

He slips her into her spot without a scratch

Where others have beaten her up and smashed into the pier.

He let this Groggy Sailor take the wheel..even when he's 3 sheets to the wind!

And therefore it was a "bitter end".

poem by Walt Whitman - O Captain! My Captain!

Local Celebrity

Birthdays kick Ass!

and so why not let everyone know!

Make a wish!

and always remember to Smile...

I can give you at least 10,000 reasons to be happy!

A Really Cool Kid!

Have kids gotten "Cooler" these days?

Cameron is among one of the coolest kids I've ever met.

Though it shouldnt be suprising since he has such a Kick Ass Dad!

The Richest Man

If anyone shines its Rachel!

Some people are oblivious to the influence they have.

That's how my day started.

Only to get more amazing by the minute.

I must be magnetized.

Erin knew the origin of Starbucks.

Peter has been to Phillips, WI...home of the best Beef Jerky!

Marie stopped me on the way to the post office.

Gave me Whaledreamer!

Changed my life...

John Lennon's inspiration lives on!

Then Toby said..."Thanks for Brightening up the Town!"

This is where I belong!

This is the Westport I love...

This is my Backyard.

My Paradise.

My Sunset.

and oh yeh....

I like long walks on beaches and bubble baths!

Do you believe that?

Do you believe in ME?

Look like my Painting/Birthday Party!

It seems only appropriate that on someone else's birthday I would make them wear a ridiculous outfit for my own pleasure!

Happy Birthday Jen!

Kayaking Friends!

Keep Out and Danger.....?

GET REAL!!!!...before I PooP on You!

Those floating signs are invitations to this reckless one...!

I cant remember exactly when it started..?

But I love trespassing!

Those buoy's should read...

Welcome Kyle..you adorable little rebel!

So we 3 waterbugs explored the old marina.

and saved the Princess from the tower!

My friend Tom makes boats and painted his latest one "Ghettotastic"! He is very talented but is not the best dresser. Then I sang, "I'm gonna dress you up with my love... All over your body".

...and My friend Scott came along too! He owns the Little Mermaid on VHS. He's not very fun but I feel sorry for him because he doesnt have nearly as much chaos in his life as I do. So I always try to include him with my drama! I took Scotts picture lots of time. He started saying so many BAD words and threated to murder me in my sleep. (Like I'm scared). Did you know all porcupines float? its true!

and then I sang my favorite song.....

Rye Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Rye Whiskey I cried...If I dont get Rye Whiskey I think I may die........ If the ocean was Whiskey and I was a duck.....I'd swim to the bottom and never come... Quack Quack!

Important Mexi-Message!

I DIDNT DO IT!

Take your Victimhood back across the Border

I couldnt hurt a fly!

Mornings like these kick ass!

MAJOR UPDATE: today was Sweet!

Chasing Rainbows!

Wake up....!

See the World differently...!

Change your prospective!

....

Today I rescued some things from my past.

As soon as I put the last item in my truck it started to rain.

And then a Double rainbow appeared!

For Buddhists, the rainbow is "the highest state achievable before attaining Nirvana, where individual desire and consciousness are extinguished."

It was Extra Special with Extra Action!

and then it was Extra Shitty!

The poor Dog.

Guitar Friends

Annie is one of the most creative people I know. Umungst all of her special talents she plays the guitar and teaching me everything she knows. She played me Blackbird and sang. But it sounded like a Choir of Angels!
Wow! This guy looks totally chill. What a cool dude! But actually his is screaming inside while he builds up the callases on his hands. My dream is to play "A chicken with its head cut off" by a campfire on the ocean and make the partner of my dreams Swoon! But it will probably sound like this or this!

Dont be a Bitch!

Nature Altering Experience

Some things should just be done for the fun of it!

Not because they're inexpensive, practical, organic, logical, fashionable, modest, brilliant, green, expected, proper, spiritual, thinning, fattening, prudent, or allergen-smoke-chemical free.

so Please supersize me!

Dammit!

Dont go Chasin Waterfalls

Fireworks from Noyo Harbor!

Went out on a Commercial Fishing Vessel in Noyo to see the fireworks.

Met some real salty's with Herman Melville stories.

Also saw thousands of tiny jellyfish floating around!
The fog blocked most of the fireworks but it was a fun nite!

Fun Sunday -Pride/Boating

Sexy Girly Boys and Boyish Girl from Pride! Boating is a great thing. All around. There is no reason it should be perceived as a sport for the rich. Being on the water is a calming, wonderful thing. I highly recommend it.
- Chicken John -

I went out with Tom after the Pride Parade. Made a pitstop in SF to refuel on Beers! Fun day!

Michael Jackson... Look what you've Done!

There are few people that can say their lives have NOT been touched by the King of Pop!

My 3rd Grade Teacher Chantel Francin taught our class a dance routine to his song!

Lets Dance! Lets Shout!

Michael Jackson's LP was the first album I ever Purchased!

I'm Proud to say I Danced to Thriller and PYT last nite in SF in his memory!

Michael leaves us with a legacy of No. 1 hits, top awards and astounding dance moves!

Kayaking for Coffee!

Woke up late morning and threw a kayak in my backyard

Still asleep I stumpled onto a sunken Steamboat?

But made under the Park street Bridge to have some coffee with Heather!

and Lacy too!

Westport's Next Artist!

JT makes use of some old spraypaint!

Life Lesson number one Billion and counting..

Still continuing down life's path....

Always be grateful for criticism... and You'll turn out to be a Gorgeous Human Being!

Don't you just love watching yourself creating You!

Ice Cubes

I was born without a heart!

Please dont cry.