A Gen X California Dispatch

Life on the Inland Porch

Pull up a wicker chair. We are sharing raw, warm, and honest slices of life from our busy home in Southern California's Inland Empire.

Warm lifestyle photography of a family sitting on a rustic wooden porch during California golden hour, soft focus, 35mm film aesthetic
Warm lifestyle photography of a family sitting on a rustic wooden porch during California golden hour, soft focus, 35mm film aesthetic
Who we are

A quiet California household

We are raising a family in the warmth of the Inland Empire. Between a proud Gen X dad, the best wife ever, a great son, and a super daughter, our home is always filled with laughter, noise, and shared dinners.

We choose to trade modern internet noise for slow conversations on the porch. This blog is our digital fireplace, built to keep our friends and neighbors connected to our daily adventures.

Our eight pets

The backyard menagerie

Life is never quiet with two dogs, two cats, a rabbit, and a bearded dragon lizard. They rule the yard and keep our days delightfully chaotic.

Listen, be kind, and care

In a world that often shouts, we choose to quiet down. Pull up a chair, hear each other out, and join us on the digital porch.