Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
I found myself spending an extra day in the city by the Bay so this morning’s walk was again on Crissy Field. Yesterday I wished I had more time (be careful what you wish for) so putting our departure delay aside, I welcomed the opportunity to spend more time on this awesome walking path. My …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Taking Advantage of Opportunities
I think many of us are longing for a sense of normalcy. It’s been a year of isolation accompanied by fear that has created the weirdest of “new normals.” Is it just me, or when you happen upon strangers, like on a trail, sidewalk or even at the Post Office, does it feel like they …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Spring Blooms & Buds Make it Better
As the pandemic continues to drag on I think we can all use some inspiration. I suggest turning to nature. We are on the cusp of a seasonal change. On the west coast the spring explosion of budding plants has started. I am always in awe by this development. I find it quite miraculous; the …
I heard from one of our neighbors that a Bald Eagle had been repeatedly spotted on the rocks offshore from the beach below our home. So I set out this morning to walk with binoculars hoping to get a glimpse of this extraordinary bird. I failed to spot the Eagle but did see quite a …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Gaining Comfort From the Ocean
Wow! Whoever is on Biden’s Inauguration Team deserves big kudos for an amazing job. I had no idea I was going to cry so many tears of joy. The events inspired me, giving me comfort and great hope that our nation can move forward. It’s like the chaos of the last four years has been …
I have never forgotten hearing the phrase, “going to hell in a hand basket.” It’s a strong phrase older adults used in the 1960’s & 70’s to describe events at that time (Vietnam War, Watergate, protests and public displays of counter culture behavior). What I think it really described and reflected was frustration about things …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Control Issues & Stress Management
I vividly remember my first consultation with a massage therapist 20 years ago when I sought help for a low back injury. This was the day I started to learn how to recognize and acknowledge fatigue. Being told, “your not 21 anymore,” was a huge blow to my ego and a concept that took me …
This morning we got our first real frost of the season. As Baxter and I took our spin around the headland it was 37 degrees. I was armed with a layer of fleece and gloves. Crisp mornings like this are great for clearing your mind and pushing chaos away. I suspect we will all need …
As we sit on pins and needles waiting for the election results, today’s walk included a beautiful rainbow and multiple shapes of hearts. I’m taking that as a good sign. I’m hoping Mother Nature has a crystal ball and is sending signals. Continue to wait for it. Wait for all the ballots to be counted. …
Tomorrow is Election Day and no matter which side of the isle you sit on, how (dis)engaged you are in the media coverage, or even if you don’t care, there is an incredible amount of angst circulating thru the air. Polarization will do that. Families and friendships are being torn apart by differing opinions. Covid …
Perspectives From My Trail 