Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
My brother-in-law and sister-in-law are visiting so we are maximizing the use of our local recreational opportunities. Unfortunately my blogging time the past few weeks has been limited. How I wish there were more than 24 hrs in a day! Two days ago we hiked one of the trails I have anxiously wanted to explore, …
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 we had a -.41 tide so instead of walking the headland I ventured out without Baxter to take advantage of the opportunity. Minus tides are the best way to experience the beach and all its invertebrate glory. Our area is showing very strong signs of sea star recovery. Pisasters which are the most …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: A Minus Tide is Good for the Soul
While taking our usual spin down & around Trinidad Head I was impressed and inspired by someone I don’t know. This morning there was a younger than me woman on the same trail who, instead of walking a dog, was pushing a jogging stroller that carried a toddler. I watched with fascination as this very …
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 …
Sadly, our dog Baxter sat this one out so I could have a relaxing walk on the beach. We had a minus tide this morning and being a JRT, he is a little too competitive for all the off-leash dogs. Without Baxter, I also have more time to look around and take pics! California State …
As people return to this “new normal” post-Covid phase, there seems to be a shift in gear. I sense a different vibe in the air as I walk the local trails and run errands around the county. The out of state license plates are on the rise and I don’t think it can be written …
With the recent death of my father, family history is on my mind. Three of my grandparents were immigrants; two arrived at Ellis Island from Eastern Europe as 18 year olds, one was a 4 year old Irish child brought here to become a son for a childless Aunt & Uncle. Coming to America changed …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Thinking About Independence Day and my Immigrant Grandparents
My friend Sara and I got out early this morning to beat the wind and have some fun on Big Lagoon & Maple Creek. I was pleasantly surprised that we didn’t face a big holiday crowd; our timing gave us Maple Creek all to ourselves! I love to paddle and here’s why. Not only is …
Continue reading Today’s Kayak: July 2 at Big Lagoon & Maple Creek
Every year I look forward to the Columbia or Tiger Lilly season. I love their bright orange color and right now they are in full bloom on the Northern California Coast. Fortunately for me I can see them on local trails right here in Trinidad, California. This morning my neighbor and I walked the trail …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers
Perspectives From My Trail 