Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
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
A change in routine took me and my friend Sara (sorry Baxter) through the forest and out to Elk Head today. A really nice RT walk just under 4.5 miles. Switching things up for a change of scenery and because rumor had it that the elusive Fetid Adders Tongue had been spotted. The reported sighting …
Tis the season to turn off the noise, gather with family, and celebrate all we have to be grateful for. Time with our two grown children is the best gift I could have received. I’m very grateful that my family has the time to share with each other and the resources to indulge in special …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Getting in those Holiday Workouts
I suspect most of us have had conversations about Covid and how it has impacted or changed our lives. Most notable for me are the policy changes made at medical centers that restrict family members from being present at medical appointments and procedures. For us it started in March and April of this year when …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Pandemic Adjustments & Return to Crissy Field
We are having glorious weather on the Northcoast this week. Maybe that will bode well for the fishermen/women who are braving the high seas to bring in fresh Dungeness Crab. Today is the first day they can legally pull their pots and Trinidad Pier was full of activity as the distribution trucks began to load …
Baxter and I took our usual spin down to and around Trinidad Head this morning. Due to today’s fog this post is limited in number of usual gorgeous ocean images. However, the BIG news of the day is that Dungeness Crab season is a go on our part of the coastline. Domoic acid is not …
My friend Sara and I opted to walk one of my favorite trails in Redwood National and State Parks, the Trillium Falls trail. The trail is accessed from Davidson Road off HWY 101 just north of Orick, CA. There are restrooms and picnic tables in the parking lot. This morning we were on a quest …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Storm Debris and Rushing Water
This morning I did something I rarely do, Baxter and I just walked. I remained in the present and didn’t take a single photograph. It reminded me of how fortunate and grateful I am to have the opportunity to live on the Pacific coast, enjoying the landscape that surrounds us. I’ve been thinking a lot …
This morning’s sunrise was gorgeous. From the vantage point of our backyard, I saw a sky filled with an orange glow. I didn’t make it out early enough to capture it in pics, but Baxter and I did take our usual spin around Trinidad Head underneath a very beautiful and dramatic sky. We are currently …
On this Halloween Day I made up for lost walking time (due to jury duty) by putting in double time. Baxter and I hit the headland this am and this afternoon I did a longer second walk with my friend Annie. The end result: 20,171 steps today! Mushroom and fungi galore can be found in …
Perspectives From My Trail 