These ominous-looking clouds appeared this past weekend just before the summer thunderstorm rolled in. Shortly after, the downpour began.
Ominous clouds before the thunderstorm.
Summer Social
[25 July, 2026]
On the last weekend of July, I hosted a summer BBQ party at home with some friends/previous co-workers. They brought appetizers, side dishes, desserts, and drinks, and I provided the mains. Starting the midnight before, I smoked a whole brisket, Texas-style, on the Big Green Egg, and on the day of, I prepared everyone’s favorite ‘paella mixta’ (with Spanish chorizo, chicken, and shrimp). We all had a great time catching up with everyone and enjoying the good food.
2024 Ann Arbor Art Fairs
[20-21 July, 2024]
Team Satoh and I drove up to Michigan to go to this year’s Ann Arbor Art Fairs, a local summer tradition and a stand-out memory from my U of M days, that takes over downtown Ann Arbor’s streets over 3 days every July. It was a warm and sunny day, perfect for strolling around endless booths of purveyors of every art form. It was great for people-watching, too!
The next day, we drove up further north to Midland to visit and enjoy lunch with family before the long trip back home.
Road Trip to Baguio
[7 September, 2022]
City traffic and the tropical heat give way to the milder breezes and rice fields of Central Luzon as we drive up north towards the Cordillera Mountains and finally, the cooler temps of the City of Pines, Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines.
Pastel Sunset
Sunset the other day was all kinds of blue and pink pastels.
Waldo's Famous Fried Bologna Sandwich
Took advantage of Thursday evening’s lovely warm and sunny weather to ride out with a friend to Waldo, home of the famous fried bologna sandwich.
