Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
All of us experience the ups and downs of loss. It’s just a fact of life. Doesn’t make it any easier but, it’s part of the deal. How you come out of the fog associated with that loss is up to you. Relationships are exhausting. In order for them to be good ones, you have …
On May 6 my Dad died. On May 14 my sisters and I buried him in the same plot our Mother was buried in on March 23, nine years previous. We all really thought Dad had another year or two to live. He suffered from complications from Diabetes and his heart finally gave way after …
Our family has experienced quite an emotional roller coaster ride these past few months (see previous posts). And today was the last day of my daughter’s visit so she and I headed up to Redwood National and State Parks to stretch our legs and do some communing with nature. It’s hard to beat the vibe …
After having seven weeks of my life consumed by greater challenges, I’m ready to get back in the groove of my routine. Sometimes life takes hold and requires you to redirect your energy. In the span of eight weeks, my husband had a kidney transplant, our son donated a kidney to help facilitate his father …
Life comes with challenges. Sometimes we are given a heads up and other times it’s brought by surprise. One way or another we find ways to cope and survive. I feed my inner strength thru exposure to Art & Nature. In my mind there are two kinds of art; human made and art created by …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Reviving Inner Strength thru Art & Nature
Yesterday morning my daughter and I ventured north of our temporary lodge and discovered an incredible city oasis: the Marin Headlands National Park. Located on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge, the park is easily accessible off HWY 101 by car or bicycle (if you are in shape; steep inclines required). Spectacular and …
Today was an unusual day. Today my husband Ubered from our hotel to the UCSF Medical Center to have a kidney transplant. A kidney from a very generous Minneapolis donor flew the friendly skies this morning landing in San Francisco to help my husband. Because we are in a pandemic safety protocols prohibit folks from …
I have a secret. I love bridges. I appreciate and am intrigued by their architecture and history. Bridges are fascinating super structures that greatly impact their landscapes but are often taken for granted. Many are unaware of their history and impacts to the infrastructure of a community. They are steeped in politics and influence where …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Having a Soft Spot for Bridges
Today I switched things up a bit and changed course, taking the trail that goes out to the other headland in town, Elk Head. My daughter arrived this afternoon and I wanted to show her the Fetid adder’s tongue before all the plants went to seed. Spending time in nature can lift your spirits and …
This morning’s walk was back on Trinidad Head and to my surprise the trillium have finally started to bloom! Multiple new sprouts have also broken thru the surface and started to mature. I am so relieved that they are all still there. For a few weeks I worried that mischievous behavior had befallen them. As …
Perspectives From My Trail 