High Desert Chronicles

Lander County, Nevada. 2025

A dramatic and expansive desert scene unfolds under a turbulent sky, dominated by a long freight train moving from left to right across the horizon. The train's colorful cargo containers — a mix of blues, oranges, greens, and whites — stand out vividly against the muted tones of the desert and the dark, impending storm. It appears to be carrying a significant load, stretching far into the distance, almost becoming one with the faint outline of mountains under heavy rainfall on the right. On the left side of the frame, a distinct double rainbow arches gracefully over the arid landscape, its vibrant colors contrasting sharply with the somber, rain-filled clouds above. The foreground consists of dry, sandy earth dotted with various desert flora, including tall, thin cacti and low-lying, scraggly bushes, all indicative of a harsh yet beautiful environment. The sky transitions from a lighter, almost ethereal blue near the rainbow to a deep, ominous gray on the right, where a visible curtain of rain descends, creating an intense atmosphere of both wonder and wild weather. The train, a symbol of human endeavor, cuts across this powerful natural tableau.

Outside Tucson, Arizona. 2016

These days feel like being forced to drive into a storm on a 1/4 tank, no map, and iffy tires.

Near Luning, Nevada. 2023

Early signs of historic March heatwave for the Southwestern U.S.? (Not what we need...) - YouTube The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 3/9/2026 topic: I'l...

I'll have a livestream to discuss early indications on Tuesday (Mar 10 at 3pm PT) and then likely also a new Weather West post later this week. Stay tuned...

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It’s been right in front of us.

For a long time now.

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Raptor: Born in Baja YouTube video by BCII Production

F1 seemed more about office politics and personalities than motorsports. It was formulaic and predictable. Very little racing. Honestly, Days of Thunder was way more fun.

I think this documentary beats them both.

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Wheels are excellent.

A Bald Eagle with dark brown and black feathers and a distinct white patch on its tail is captured in mid-flight, soaring gracefully over a lush green field. Its powerful wings are fully extended, showcasing its impressive span as it glides away from the viewer. Behind the eagle, a towering mountain is densely covered with dark green evergreen trees, creating a natural, rugged backdrop under the bright daylight.

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 2019

Bumps and dunes of pure white gypsum crystals extend to the horizon at sunset. A solitary woman takes a picture in the distance against a faint yellow sunset and light blue sky.

White Sands, New Mexico. 2017

A vibrant, sunlit photo shows a woman in a black racing helmet and a seatbelt, smiling brightly from the driver's seat of a glossy black Porsche 997.1 S. Her face is clearly visible through the helmet's visor, and her eyes crinkle with joy. The car's interior features a tan or light brown leather dashboard and seats. On the side of the car, the large white number "46" is prominently displayed. The sun creates a lens flare on the window, and reflections show what appears to be part of an autocross course with orange cones, and other vehicles in the background under a clear, bright blue sky

Joy no helmet could hide.

Denver, Colorado. 2021

Black Rock Playa, Nevada, 2020

Near Gerlach, Nevada. 2025

A happy black dog stomps through a creek in an alpine forest.

Thank you. She’s a great little pooch. Loves a good long hike.

A black dog is captured mid-leap through snow and dry sagebrush bushes under a bright, sunny sky. The dog’s fur is shiny and black, with a white patch visible on their chest. They are wearing a red harness and their tongue is slightly out, conveying excitement and energy as they bound forward. The background shows more of the sparse, snowy, mountainous terrain typical of Reno, Nevada.

Reno, Nevada. 2023

Tabernash, Colorado. 2021

A naturally aspirated, v8 F-150 Raptor option. Most respectfully, please.

1/ This evening @ 19:00 PST, we viewed and heard the massive "Black Diamond" craft cruising low and slow overhead in Victorville CA. White flasher beacons where port and starboard running lights would typically be situated, identical red glow lights: bow and stern position on the belly of the craft.

A stunning, wide-angle shot of a sunrise over the Trona Pinnacles desert landscape. The bright, orange sun sits low on the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the vast, arid terrain and creating a prominent lens flare. In the foreground, a large, rugged rock formation rises on the left, with sparse desert brush dotting the sandy ground. Numerous distinctive, conical tufa formations, the Trona Pinnacles, are silhouetted in the midground against the sunrise, stretching into the distance towards distant mountains. A dark-colored vehicle, possibly a SUV or Jeep, is visible in the midground to the left of the sun, adding a sense of scale and adventure. The sky transitions from a brilliant orange and yellow at the horizon to a clear, pale blue above.

Trona Pinnacles, California. 2019

Thank you. To me, this is where it looked most, “delicate.”

Teton National Park, Wyoming. 2017

Arches National Park, Utah. 2017

A panoramic photo of the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. The spring displays vivid concentric bands of orange, brown, yellow, green, and blue, with thick white steam rising from its center. In the background, green, tree-covered hills rise under a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.

Grand Prismatic Spring. Yellowstone NP, Wyoming. 2017

For sure. This will be interesting.

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Bryce Canyon NP, Utah. 2017

From the future home of Starfleet

(This is much better than the show)

It is subtle. The fascinating part to me is why.

Once I understood that in an LLM context, 2+2 = how many examples the model has where 2+2=4, things made more sense. There’s way more to it, of course. I’m sure the professor can elaborate much, much better than myself.

If inclined, respectfully.

Done.

"I sure as hell ain't going up there sober"