Twin Peaks Blog Celebrates Year Three

Just two days after Twin Peaks Day in 2018, I jumped into the blogging world by launching TwinPeaksBlog.com. Today is the third anniversary of what has become a personal journal through my obession with David Lynch and Mark Frost’s groundbreaking series, Twin Peaks. To commemorate the occasion, I’m reflecting on the past year and launching a new ambient video series title Ambient Peaks.

NEW LOGO

Thanks to fellow Bookhouse Boy and Twin Peaks prop enthusiast Jason Mattson, I’m delighted to share a new logo for this site.

Jason was inspired by the masthead of the former (and short-lived) “Twin Peaks Gazette” publication in 1991. I was surprised to find his note with the logo attached; it’s just the most amazing thing.

Jason is incredibly talented and has made some pretty fantastic recreations of Twin Peaks props including his most recent – the “Today’s StockPot Soup” sign used at the Double R Diner in Seasons 1 and 2.

He referenced images from this article about the Double R Diner specials.

In the story, I modified the perspective of the StockPot Soup image. Never did I think someone would recreate it, let alone have it sit in the world famous Twede’s Cafe in North Bend, Washington. Like I said, Jason’s incredible, and I’m thankful he’s a part of the Twin Peaks community.

AMBIENT PEAKS

The celebration continues with the launch of a new video project titled Ambient Peaks. Immerse yourself in a wonderful and strange world this 30-minute video that is a visual journey through Snoqualmie Valley in Washington state. It’s purposely slow moving and paired with some familiar-yet-stretched out tunes.

I captured hours of footage during my visits to the real Twin Peaks between September 2019 and January 2020 (before the dark times). This first volume contains imagery from: Welcome To Twin Peaks sign spot on Reinig Road, Snoqualmie River, Reinig Road bridge, Meadowbrook bridge, Centennial Log Park, the abandoned Weyerhaeuser Sawmill, Dirtfish Rally School headquarters, Mount Si, Snoqualmie Point Park, Snoqualmie Valley, Snoqualmie Falls and the Salish Lodge.

BY THE NUMBERS

To date, there are 541 articles published on Twin Peaks Blog (that’s 211 more this past year). More than 260 of 540 stories discuss the various film locations mostly in Washington and California.

This behind-the-scenes shot taken by my wife Katie shows me preparing to explore film locations in Southern California in September 2020. I’m still processing images and continuously updating articles with new photos.

This past year, I was also fortunate to have two fellow authors share their love of our favorite show – Vinnie Guidera and Jason McMahan. Look for more articles in the coming year from both.

ARTICLES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

Here is a look at some of the stories I enjoyed publishing this past year beginning with the sword I will die on – the incorrect Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me film synopsis

It’s Deer Meadow, Washington, not Deerfield, Wash. – The film synopsis for my favorite David Lynch movie, Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me – is incorrect. This article explains why it’s incorrect.

If I had a nickel for every time I sent feedback to Google.com about this issue, I’d be dead. But I keep trying and one day, someone will correct it.

Twin Peaks Prop – Floral Still Life Above Dresser – Loved identifying the floral still life seen in Laura Palmer’s bedroom in Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me. I picked up my own version from an on-line auction site.

Sound Peaks – Icelandic Music in Twin Peaks – Discover what Icelandic tunes you hear in Season one of Twin Peaks. Við erum öll Íslendingar. We are all Icelanders.

Ten Things I Love from THOSE Season 2 Episodes of Twin Peaks – You know which episodes I mean – post-resolution of Laura Palmer’s murder to when Windom Earle’s arrives. I even wrote about this particular scene from Episode 2011 in Issue 15 of Blue Rose Magazine. There are some gems during this part of Season 2, and after 28 years of being a fan, I love all of them.

Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me – Japanese Ephemera From May 1992 – I purchased an Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner recently so I’ve been making high-resolution scans of various home media, print and other items. This article showcases ephemera from the Japanese premiere of Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me in May 1992.

Thank you for following along this past year. So many more stories left to tell. I’d love to connect with you on social media – here’s how.