I’ve never been one for celebrating my birthday. It’s always been just another day and I rarely do much more than go to work or whatever else is usual and of course talk with my kids who always, sweetly, call. In fact, it feels a bit odd even writing about it here. But this year something was different. See, I was born in ’57 and … Continue reading Whales
I was dying to get out of Salinas at least for a while this weekend and wanted to go to the beach, but not in Monterey. Monterey is a great town, but the traffic can be nuts. Marina, a little further north, is less ‘trendy’ (sorry, Marina) so it’s not as packed with tourists and I found an easy-to-access beach. Wow, am I glad I … Continue reading At the Beach
Been staying at home lately. Being frugal. Not much news. The job is still a struggle. I’ve got used to most of my job duties, but it’s an overwhelming workload. Really wipes me out by the end of the day. Yes, I’m glad I have a job, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t want to stay at this forever. I’d been looking for a … Continue reading Cozy Corner
It was Lin’s birthday….. …and I’m the one who got the present. Not only did I get to hang out for a couple of wonderful days with my dear, dear friend, but we spent the time at Asilomar in Pacific Grove, California. What a peaceful, relaxing time. Here’s what their website says about it: “Asilomar’s rich history dates back to its … Continue reading Asilomar
I went to the Aquarium again. They’d been sending out notices about the opening of the new exhibit, “Tentacles.” Friday was a Members Only Day and I wanted to feel ‘special’ as a member, so I went! Join me, won’t you? Nautilus. Nautili. Okay, this is where I share my inner dork. When I first saw this display I … Continue reading Monterey Bay Aquarium, Part Deux
After a fairly rough week at work, I wanted/needed to just get out and do/see something pleasant, something calming and beautiful. I just needed to see beauty. I don’t know if that sounds strange, but it’s how I felt. Being that I’d just received my Monterey Bay Aquarium membership card in the mail, thinking of where to go was easy. It was a lovely day … Continue reading Monterey Bay Aquarium
Lin and I have known each other for…..well, ever and have honestly not lived that far apart (relatively speaking) for all those years. But both of us seem always to have been busy with work, raising kids and…. time flies and you suddenly realize it’s been years since we’ve spent much time at all with each other. I’d met her wonderful daughter, Alva when she … Continue reading Alva
In my last post I said I was about to start my new job. Well, I’ve started it and honestly, I think I must have smoke coming out my ears and fumes rising from my scalp…..my brain’s been on overload. Good gravy I’ve been learning….and trying to learn….. SO MUCH this past week and a half. Wow, do I ever work in a busy office. … Continue reading Welcome to my kitchen
It’s so strange lying in bed of a morning before I’m ready, able or willing to pry open my tired eyes, trying to remember where I am. Sacra…? Tusti….? Para….? Ha Noi….? Right now I’m in Oakland, California. Oakland. Oakland. Oakland. It’ll sink in eventually. Surely it will. Then I’ll move on. What a strange year it’s been. I mean truly, it’s been a long … Continue reading Moving on….
Chico’s my hometown…. my ‘grown-up’ hometown…..if I can say I’ve grown up. But my childhood hometown is Riverside, California. I’ve been there a few times recently and I’d like to share a few pictures of it with you because I think it’s beautiful. Well, old downtown is beautiful, anyway….. 😉 Whenever I’m in Riverside, I must go to the Mission Inn. I love it. It … Continue reading Riverside & the Mission Inn
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