Joshua Tree Mermaid Parade
Artist Aaron Sheppard navigated mermaids through Joshua Tree to honor memories of Coney Island.
The Sounds of Boat Life
There is something magical about living on a sailboat. From the water hitting the hull to the rigging reverberating in the wind, the rhythmic sounds create a sweet harmony that is melodic and meditative.
Bo, Van Bo
Bo, Van Bo was a character and larger than life He was an anomaly in Sausalito. He was flamboyant, black and homeless by choice. Dunphy Park was Bo’s defecto home and art studio. He was a self-taught, lowbrow artist who developed a unique style of art that captured collectors and patrons worldwide.
Sausalito Daze
I took this image when I was exiting the ferry in Sausalito. When I lived in Sausalito, everything caught my eye and I had my camera ready to to capture it all.
Fridays On The Ferry
Traveling to and from work by ferry is magical. There is something about being on the water and taking in the incredible views: San Francisco, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Tiburon, Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito.
San Francisco | Bay Bridge
I never got tired of this view day or night. Watching sailboats and shipping tankers cruise by during the day and Villareal’s light show at night was urban living at its finest.
San Francisco | Public Transit
One of the best things about living in the San Francisco Bay Area is public transit. Even though I lived in Sausalito, I really did not need to have car. I could take a bus, carpool or ferry to and from the city. If I needed to visit the East Bay or go to SFO to catch a plane, I could take a train. The public transit system in San Francisco is amazing. And, I especially enjoyed riding the historic cable cars.
Richardson Bay | Sailing
My sailboat, Barbelina, was rigged for solo sailing; however, I never ventured out by myself. As I was new to the sport, I didn’t feel that I had the skills to tackle Richardson Bay by lonesome. With the Bay’s cross-currents, the sudden wind changes and the huge tankers zipping by, it was simply more fun to sail with skilled friends. I lived minimally on the boat, but had all the necessary creature comforts to make living aboard bliss. The boat was always ready to sail within 15 minutes, day or night.
San Francisco | Sausalito Ferry
One of the most endearing aspects of living on a sailboat in Sausalito was taking the Sausalito Ferry to and from work.
Marin County | Tomales Bay
One of the most wonderful things about living in Marin County is the lifestyle. From quaint towns to vast open spaces and coastal dreamscapes, there is so much to do and see in the area. My favorite weekend jaunt was to travel to Tomales Bay to enjoy a scenic drive and eventually bbq oysters at Hog Island Oyster Company.
