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It’s been a good week – a great combination of being outdoors, spending time with friends, getting work done, both paid and on my own projects. I also found two jobs I was interested in and applied for them! On Saturday, I went for a walk at Dillon Beach with a friend and her sweet…

Over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend my mom, sisters and I headed up to Guualala for our annual sister’s weekend getaway. On the way up Mom and I stopped at Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega Bay to get some of their delicious New England clam chowder. The weather was gorgeous for our drive –…

What I’ve been up to so far in 2026: Cat sitting in Windsor during a rainy weekend. Had a great coffee date and scheduled a hike together for later in the month. Hiked around Ring Mountain in Tiburon, a new place for me. Amazing views and cool rock formations.  Went for a walk on the…

On Tuesday I packed up my car to go camping at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Originally, my sister Christina was going to join me but she was sick so I decided to go on my own, knowing that the forecast was for nice weather until about midday Wednesday. I figured I’d stay for at least…

Twas the week before Christmas and all kinds of stuff has been happening! On Friday I hiked at Windy Hill Regional Preserve with a former ED colleague, Lolly, a new place to explore for both of us. It was wonderful to get outdoors in between rainstorms. The mushrooms growing on logs and posts were fascinating.…

Javi and I explored Blackies Pasture in Tiburon, where I haven’t been for years. We discovered there’s a new walking area near the shore (OK, probably not so new since it’s likely been at least 20 years since I’ve been there!) I only ever went there to go bike riding on the path, which is…

I love the sun glowing through the clouds and fog this time of the year during my morning walks.  This week I spent a few days in Windsor looking after Rocky, on the way I stopped at BurtoNZ Bakery for a sausage roll, bacon and egg pie and blueberry scone (no, I didn’t eat them…

My sisters and my daughter, Emmy and I took my mom out for dinner for her 90th birthday. So much to celebrate with all of them. I found gratitude slips I had made in 2017 and incorporated them into my collage art. 2017 was the year my dad passed away, so it was particularly touching to…

I just got back from a wonderful supported hike and camping trip with the Bay Area Ridge Trail and Way to Go Amigos outdoor adventure group. We met at Joseph D Grant County Park in San Jose where we dropped off our overnight gear. After some fun getting to know you games and stretches, the…

This has been a really good week. I put in a good amount of time working on my Gap Year Guide book, worked with the CPA to get the taxes and other required nonprofit forms done for the last fiscal year, made some art and got out on quite a few fun outings. My sister,…