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Steep Ravine Cabin Heaven
I spent three amazing days at one of the Steep Ravine cabins with my friend Julie. It was fantastic! Here are some of the notes I made in my journal: Sitting in the cabin at 6:45 AM. It’s getting light out, sunrise is in about half an hour. The fairy lights are perfect for being…
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January Adventures
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 –…
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Off To A Good Start
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…
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New Year Adventures
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…
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Christmas Time Is Here..
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.…
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Holiday Contemplation
It’s been a good couple of weeks. I met my friend Heather and her puppy Miloh for a walk in their neighborhood. It was so wonderful to be around that enthusiastic puppy energy! One afternoon I spent time catching up with Emmy and Winston and getting a little Christmas shopping done. Later I drove over…
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December Already?!
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…
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Holiday Traditions
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…
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A Week in the Life
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…
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Glamping – Sort of!
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…