Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
I recently spent some time on the Oregon Coast. As I drove north on HWY 101 I stopped at one of my favorite pullouts near Cape Perpetua: Strawberry Hill which is a popular haul out site for harbor seals. It was low tide so I was able to catch a glimpse of some seals while …
Our dog Baxter sat on the sidelines yesterday as I walked alone on Trinidad State Beach. Needing some time to think, I also wanted to check on the nearby embankment that Fetid Adders Tongue lives on. Nope. Too early, but I’ll keep checking for the emergence of the 2022 blooms. Yes, I am enamored by …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Living in the Shadow of Covid
For me, taking a walk on the beach is one of the most relaxing things I can do for myself. It’s interesting because beaches are very dynamic environments. The crashing surf, tidal fluctuations, swirling water, seasonal shifts & erosion constantly create change that results in a physical reconfiguration of the beach. It’s anything but peaceful. …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Finding Peace & Humility on the Beach
On this morning’s walk Baxter and I ran into a handful of artists working on plein air painting entries for the Redwood Arts Association’s annual Humboldt Open Paint Out competition. Each person seemingly focused on different aspects of the marine environment. My blog features pics that I take when I’m out and about. Seeing the …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Art is in the Eye of the Beholder
After a 10 day break Baxter and I are back on the morning trail walk. This time of year Mondays are wonderful; we had the trail to ourselves. No off-leash dogs or people walking the trail while yakking on their cell phones. A nice, quiet serine morning on the trail with a little beach combing …
This morning followed the end of a minus tide series with a low tide of .72 feet, no wind and sunshine. I couldn’t pass this opportunity up so our dog Baxter stayed home and I headed to Old Home Beach for the morning. Without wind, we have what I call T-shirt weather and for most …
Crazy, crazy morning on Trinidad Pier and in/around the Harbor. Baxter and I walked down the hill to do our usual spin around the Headland and beach combing on Launcher Beach, to find a very busy parking lot being supervised by Rancheria staff. One guy actually tried to drop his truck & trailer in front …
One of the side benefits to daily walking is that you recognize the other regulars and sometimes have a chance to converse. Trail side chats range from a simple, “how are you doing,” to tackling the bigger issues of the day. We probably won’t solve all the world’s problems but these conversations at least help …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Saving the World While on the Trail
I think many of us are longing for a sense of normalcy. It’s been a year of isolation accompanied by fear that has created the weirdest of “new normals.” Is it just me, or when you happen upon strangers, like on a trail, sidewalk or even at the Post Office, does it feel like they …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Spring Blooms & Buds Make it Better
It’s a spectacular Monday morning on the north coast which is timely because after celebrating my birthday last week, I need to burn off the scrumptious cream cheese frosted carrot cake I’ve been eating. That’s the dilemma with having a cake in the house when you are empty nesters. It used to be that our …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Working off That High Caloric Weekend
Perspectives From My Trail 