Some things are worth documenting.
Others are worth carrying with you.
Field Notes is a running archive of photographs, stories, forgotten places, worn objects, roadside conversations, old machines, desert light, military history, work ethic, and the people who still believe craftsmanship matters.
- Not polished.
- Not optimized.
- Just observed.
You’ll find:
weathered trucks parked behind gas stations, WWII stories that shouldn’t disappear, old signs baking in the sun, coffee at dawn before the highway wakes up, field-tested gear, sketches,
places worth taking the long way to reach, and reminders that a quieter life can still be a meaningful one.
This isn’t about nostalgia.
It’s about paying attention.
Because the world moves fast now.
Most people scroll past everything.
We’d rather stop and look.
RECENT ENTRIES
The Men Who Painted Sharks on Bombers
Why WWII nose art still feels more human than modern branding.
Desert Wind and Gasoline
Driving back roads east of San Diego in a 60-year-old truck with no agenda.
Things Built to Last
Field jackets, canvas bags, cast iron, old cameras, and why repair matters.
The Last Honest Places
Small diners, hardware stores, military surplus shops, and disappearing American spaces.
Notes From the Garage
Projects in progress, unfinished sketches, coffee stains, and real life.
A FEW RULES
Buy less.
Choose well.
Keep things longer.
Know where your food comes from.
Learn how to fix simple things.
Go outside more often.
Call your parents.
Teach your kids real skills.
Take the back road when you can.
And document the good stuff before it disappears.