Musings
Articles and thoughts from the mind of Deke
A Day in Fairbanks
We went to the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, which has moved to a bigger place and merged with the local aircraft museum. Then we drove down the road to Alaska Land.
Car Wash Self-Care
People in Los Angeles do some weird stuff to chill out and relax. Hot yoga, Pilates, meditation. I’ve got them all beat, and it’s more relaxing and cheaper!
Père Lachaise, Paris
I was so happy to meet up with Manuela Mondo again for a tour of my favorite cemetery in the whole world, Père Lachaise!
Day in Paris
I had a big day in Paris today! Manuela Mondo (the world’s best 1960s-style go-go dancer) suggested the Museé des Arts Forains, an odd museum dedicated to the history of carnival arts…
Bethune Retro Festival
The Bethune Retro Festival began to open for the day with lots of antique cars, a vintage fire truck display, and of course American 1950s rock ’n’ roll music bouncing off every building.
Day Trip to Normandy with Manuela and Naela
My friend Naela is small, but she’s a bit like a steamroller. It’s just easier to go along with her plans than it is to fight them.
RIP Marcos Elvis Elvis
I’m very sad to learn that my friend Marcos Elvis Elvis, the Spanish Elvis of La Mancha, passed away a couple days ago.
Unboxing Video for Guitar Geeks
Surfy Industries have figured out a way to get the tube tones of the Showman with their new Surfy Man preamp pedal…
Trees of Mystery
Today we drove from Eureka up to Klamath and spent several hours at one of my dream destinations: TREES OF MYSTERY.
Goofing Off in Sonoma County
Day off today: luckily this bunch doesn’t mind a bunch of goofing off and making terrible time!









