Claire

I recently cought up with an amazing friend: Claire Hillsinger. I was coming through Portland and she and her awesome BF Paul put me up for the night, had a fun and hilarious care package for me, and treated me to breakfast in the morning. I've had so many good times with Claire, and think she's just the best. One of the items in the care package was a high school photo of herself that you can get a peek of in this photo. What a gal.

The Action Ranch

One of my favorite homes over the years of many great homes was in Bellingham... The Action Ranch on Dean Street. It was co-owned by two fabulous fellows (Lucas Hicks and Jeff Lefferts) and roomated by so many amazing people... and animals... like Rudolf! He's a 23 pound cat! And soooo hilarious to live with.

Julia Spencer (center below) is Rudolf's mom and one of the notables of the Dean house. A generous, fun lady with a strong personality and a notoriously classy dresser.  Clair Hilsinger (the one in the green wig), was another Dean street favorite. A ukulele-playing singer and all around amazing human. I lived there (in 4 out of the 5 rooms from around 2008 to 2011). This photo represents one of many incredible adventures we had together...this one ending in an epic photo-shoot of Claire and driving off with friends who casually stopped by to Toad lake for a real dip. It's photos like these that flash my life (so far) before my eyes...and how grateful I am for it all.