Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
After jumping in with both feet this past month in my new leadership role, I looked forward to staying home this Memorial Day weekend and taking some time to reflect. My husband and I have been talking about how glad we were to be born in the era we were. I’m not glossing over history; …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Memorial Day Weekend Thoughts
I highly recommend taking a Sunday stroll, especially amongst some tall trees. My friend Sara and I hiked the Arcata Community Forest this past Sunday. Our 4.6 mile walk flew by quickly and easily. This was the first time I had been in this forest and taken this hike. The Arcata Community Forest is a …
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
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
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
Life is full of opportunities and today was one of those days that we pounced on one. There’s a new business in town that is providing a unique opportunity to cruise the water around Trinidad on a sailboat. Today we took a two hour cruise with Captain Doby Class on his boat, the Obsession. The …
This morning followed the end of a minus tide series with a low tide of .72 feet, no wind and sunshine. I couldn’t pass this opportunity up so our dog Baxter stayed home and I headed to Old Home Beach for the morning. Without wind, we have what I call T-shirt weather and for most …
My friend Ellen and I paddled Big Lagoon and Maple Creek this morning followed by a lunch break on the beach. You never know what your going to see when you head out on these excursions. I could say, timing is everything, but that might be a little too cliche. As we unloaded our gear …
Continue reading Today’s Kayak: Value Those Opportune Moments
Summer is on the horizon. The last two days of fickle weather have illustrated an important point; if your planning a trip to the coast make sure you dress in layers. When the temperature is what inlanders perceive as chilly, if there’s no wind and it’s sunny, 50 degrees can be warm T-shirt weather. If …
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 