Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
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 …
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If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we can not control all aspects of our daily lives. What we can control, is seeking out the little things that bring us joy. I have always been interested in nature and native plants. My daily walks inspire me, bring me joy, and remind me of …
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Last night the world was notified of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). RBG fought for our civil rights making it clear that women’s rights were part of civil rights. She gave a great fight against the cancer that ultimately took her life at 87 years of age. I know that …
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Got out the door this morning to take advantage of the low tide and a quiet Sunday morning on Old Home Beach which encases Trinidad Bay. This beach is a great spot for harbor seal watching and beach combing at low tide; accessible via one of two foot trails. The other plus is that generally …
No matter which camp you reside in, COVID-19 and today’s political scene have created a tremendous amount of stress on all of us. In our household we add to the mix the unique personal challenges associated with a catastrophic illness. Not only do we shelter in place for community health purposes but we do so …
Friday, June 12, 2020 It’s a Friday in June and I haven’t been on my favorite local beach, Old Home Beach, in awhile so today I opted for that beach walk. I left Baxter at home so I could take my time and also get in some beach combing. Friday’s are generally a great day …
Saturday June 6, 2020 It’s always weird not having my trusty sidekick on a walk with me. But today is Saturday and the flood gates of tourism seem to have opened. Alaska was among the array of out-of-state license plates I saw today. On the upside, a walk without Baxter in tow is almost like …
Thursday May 28, 2020 Oh how I love a good tide in the morning. It was a foggy morning and the beach was empty with the exception of one couple with a toddler. The “Dog Park” folk had already come and gone. To Baxter’s dismay I went alone and gave my knees a rest from …
Tuesday May 26, 2020 Just Baxter and I and four turkey vultures were visible on the headland this morning. These are the morning walks I really enjoy. We had the headland to ourselves. A lot of people are driven by the weather. Today we have light fog which usually means I’ll get the solitude I …
Tuesday April 28, 2020 This morning’s walk had a different vibe to it. The balmy and foggy weather may have contributed to making this morning kinda surreal. It may also have been due to the obvious increase in activity this morning. Baxter and I got out the door about 30 minutes early which should have …
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Perspectives From My Trail 