Essays
My suitcase algorithm
Should we travel like this anymore?
Skylar Renslow
I mostly walk around, take pictures, and write things.
Albania
On the Albanian Kafe
In Albania, the humble kafe has no equal.
Summer Bits and Bobs
Catching up, lake days, upcoming trips, gear talk, and some recs.
raicilla
Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 4)
On drinking a cultural landscape.
The Daily Grog Newsletter
Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 3)
According to raicillero Don Lupe, I have a feminine name.
Mexico
In Pictures: Vallarta
A bit of a rant, and then some pictures.
raicilla
Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 2)
If the birds are singing, the raicilla will follow.
Mexico
Raicilleros, Philosopher Kings (Part 1)
What is raicilla? And unlearning everything you know about tequila and mezcal.
Mexico
Puerto Vallarta Redux
Some raicilla, an engorged tick, and an awkward encounter.
The Cellar
The Cellar - April 2024
Writing about oysters, freelancer plight, and printing photos.
Washington
Portrait of a Topped Tulip
A photo essay about fallen flowers.
The Daily Grog Newsletter
On Harvesting Oysters
An article in Eater and the best-kept culinary secret in Washington State.