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Just off the main strip of downtown Palo Alto is one of Jenn’s favorite spas. Ambience and decor set the evening with steam showers, jacuzzi, and cold dip.

We are now the the new owner of a Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter. Those crafty LDS people are producing craft supplies to the market of home scrap-bookers and creative workers. This machine can be described as a paper CNC–which appeals to my engineering half. There is a companion software called ‘Sure Cuts A Lot’ now … Continue reading Cricuts Me

Jenn has been on a sewing warpath. We picked up a sewing machine and serger which we found on sale. These versions are Baby-Lock, a Japanese-American brand.

A touch of Amber Cafe.

Germans aren’t renown for their cuisine, but we like Gustavs. I go for the sausage trio with sourkraut.

It’s sort of an ultimate tribute to capitalism. This Chinese propaganda poster was being sold as a decoration in a boutique on Hawthorne. That’s a US plane burning to the ground on the right. Interesting story, I saw this poster, wanted to take a picture, realized I didn’t have my phone, went out to the … Continue reading Capitalism

I always see more families and younger children in Portland–it’s just a more family-friendly place. These were two of the humorous findings.

We stayed at The Nines, a fun, hip downtown hotel. They took the time to put together an interesting decor which made the experience.