A fire rainbow I spotted over the Angeles national Forest today. Apparently the smoke from the New Mexico fires is causing this.
Robert Caro’s Smith Corona Electra 210 Typewriter
Robert Caro shows off his typewriter and also gives a succient explanation of his writing process and how to avoid “thinking with your fingers.” Watch as Caro himself explores some of the key objects in the exhibition. In this episode, he describes one of his trusty Smith Corona Electra 210 typewriters, a brand that he’s…
Bigfoot Tim – Trailer
A trailer I did for the documentary about my twin brother and his exploits searching for Bigfoot. It took a lot of work to put this short film together, but it was fun.
A Cool Fountain on a Warm Day
Standing by a cool fountain on this warm sunshiny day.
Location Scouting – Griffith Park
I’ve been driving around town scouting locations for my independent film. Today in Griffith Park I found a beautiful bench designed by local artist Alba Cisneros. In the movie, I’ll be filming myself walking and sitting in various locations around Claremont. As soon as I saw this bench I knew this was a perfect location….
The Andy Warhol Diaries
For the most part, the well-known facts about Andy Warhol’s life are covered in the first hour of Ryan Murphy’s six-part Netflix documentary The Andy Warhol Diaries. When he was younger, he drew portraits of his classmates in an attempt to stop them from bullying him; he also had a fondness for Campbell’s tomato soup;…
Fire in My Classroom
Nine years ago this week a fire above my classroom caused the evacuation of the entire school. I’d complained about the drip drip drip from the ceiling for weeks. Finally the water caused an electrical short and a fire. Good times.
Drawings of Tim
Charcoal sketches of my twin brother. The first of a set I plan to do.
Watercolor of Bernie Sanders
On my drawing table tonight, a watercolor of #BernieSanders]
Target Parking Lot and Snow-Capped Mountains
I love living surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Sandy took this snapshot.
Urban Shots #3 — Montclair
Today I visited the Montclair Transit Center, which features modern architecture and offers easy accessibility to buses and trains.
Urban Shots #1 and 2 — Claremont
Typing a Long Poem
I’m typing a book-length poem on a roll of adding-machine paper. I’m using a manual typewriter, an Underwood. Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Merry Christmas
Sandy and I wish everyone a joyful Christmas. Hope Santa was good to you.
The Day After the Winter Solstice
A little bit of red left in the trees at the end of this California autumn.