Eyebeam gallery opening

Little is more energizing than young artists stretching their wings. The current show at Eyebeam Gallery in Chelsea display residents'/fellows' creations, all speaking to the way that art influences social spaces. CHiKA's sculptural light pieces were most striking as they created both structure and dynamism with the arrays. The size of the gallery allows the works to BREATH as the viewers wander.

Eyebeam Gallery - 540 W 21st St, NYC
http://www.eyebeam.org/

A wholesome kitchen

In each place I stay, I find inspiration for my own fantasy nest. When I arrived at Ben and Loren's house in San Diego, Ben professed, "We're kitchen people," with a laugh. The ingredients and tools for home-cooked meals are organized and accessible, an open invitation to nourish. Wholesome indeed.

Riding away from the sunset

Today I left San Diego and the Golden State to start my venture east. Cruising through the Arizona evening, a light show flares around me. All I want to do is lay out as the hues give way to stars, but I drive on to Tucson and a friendly bed before too long.

Austin oasis

I spent an afternoon with Pickle, wandering the fitness trail that runs along Lake Austin. Sporting opportunities abound, and the path gives a great sense of the city's toned and tan flavor.

...and a beer to finish it off.

Learn more about the trail at http://www.townlaketrail.org/

Yay beer!

At Food Front, Hillsdale, Portland, OR. Heavenly. 

Another day, another beach

Today: Pacific Beach, San Diego. It is vibrant and athletic with runners, surfers, and sunrise meditators. It is also dog friendly before 9 a.m. and then in the evening. These early morning Pickle-walk pictures speak for themselves.

p.s. Today I begin the drive east - Tuscan by tonight!

The master plan

This is what my cross country drive looks like:

The West Coast has been lovely but today I leave my friend Anna and her lovely family in LA to head eastward. Stops will include:

1. San Diego to visit an old high school friend, Ben, and his girlfriend, Loren

2. Tuscan to stay with the mother and step-dad of a good friend in NYC, Mark

3. Austin to stay with my friend college pal and travel-mate, Jessica, along with her little family

4. Martinsville, VA to see and stay with the parents of my beloved

5. Brooklyn, NY to get a big hug from my boyfriend

I am so ready for it.

Point Mugu Beach

After the second night in a Motel 6, I was ready to get outside and hit the beach. I pointed the car down the coast from Ventura,  and ended up at a dramatic setting with beautiful breakers that literally knocked me off my feet: Point Mugu Beach right along the Pacific Coast Highway. The beach is dog friendly but leash laws are actively enforced. $8 parking fee.

Point Mugu State Park

9000 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

http://goo.gl/maps/2um0t

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630