Today’s walk: Another Week & Fun With Photography

Time seems to be flying by this week in particular. Having foggy mornings may have something to do with it. That or maybe it’s just my subconscious wanting to fast forward thru this Covid-19 chapter we are all stuck in. The fog cleared and the sun came out at 12:30 pm; almost like the switching …

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Today’s Walk: Foggy Start & Brilliant Finish

Thursday June 25, 2020 Today’s walk was once again in the misty and balmy morning fog. The trees were dripping like a drizzling light rain due to the heavy moisture in the air. However, things seemed to have gone back to normal. Unlike yesterday the song birds and crows were present and the fog horn …

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Today’s Walk: Native Blooms

Friday June 19, 2020 Baxter and I got out this morning “on time” resulting in a glorious walk by ourselves on Trinidad Head. We don’t have actual assigned time slots but the other fur baby owners also seem to be keeping a self prescribed schedule which paces us all apart. This routine makes for a …

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Gardening Contributes to Good Health

Thursday June 18, 2020 Instead of walking the headland today I opted to do some much needed work in our backyard garden. My maternal grandmother used to say that if you needed to work something out, dig in the dirt. Well it turns out grandma was right! My daily walks meet my workout needs both …

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Today’s Walk: Keeping Ahead of the Regulars

Wednesday June 17, 2020 Baxter and I were running late this morning. It doesn’t sound like a big deal but when you are amongst people who keep a regular schedule it is. Especially if there are dogs involved. We are among a number of people who regularly walk Trinidad Head in the mornings. Many walk …

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Today’s Walk: Body Mechanics

Tuesday June 9, 2020 Never in my life had I thought a phrase like body mechanics would become so important to me. Our bodies have memory and mine is sensitive to the damage I’ve done to it in the past. From just landing wrong to horse related injuries to misstepping in holes created by our …

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Fulfilling Childhood Dreams With American Samoa

Saturday June 6, 2020 My Childhood hero’s were British Primatologist Jane Goodall, Cultural Anthropologist Margaret Mead, my maternal grandmother Pauline Michanco and our neighbor Ms. Ruth Winchell. My maternal grandmother Parascevia Hrycak (maiden name) or Pauline Michanco (married name) made a big impact on me as a child. She was a survivor and an independent …

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