Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
I grew up seeing the television commercials featuring celebrity athletes on Wheaties cereal boxes. Those commercials and their corresponding cereal boxes inspired multiple generations of children. Wheaties, the breakfast of champions is now 100 years old. I liked the marketing pitch and the cereal but as far as breakfast goes, I prefer eggs and high …
After laying low for eight days due to a bad head cold (not Covid), it felt great to get outside and take a walk. One of the many benefits to taking all the pandemic precautions is that the members of our household have not gotten sick these last few years. I kinda forgot what normal …
SPRING. That’s a word many of us are looking for signs of. What do native plants, panning for gold and beach combing have in common? With each one, it’s our anticipation of finding a treasure. For weeks I’ve been checking “the spot” for signs of the elusive native plant, Fetid adders tongue. A beautiful, seasonal …
Yep, you heard me correctly, we have summer weather in Trinidad and it’s only January 22. Today we experienced little to no wind with temperatures in the low 70’s. It’s amazing and expected to continue throughout the weekend. My be prepared Girl Scout training had me wearing layers this morning only to be shedding clothing …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Summer Arrived Today in Northern California
My friend Sara and I headed up HWY 101 to get a view of the ocean breach at Big Lagoon. The Lagoon is a mix of fresh and salt water that is usually separated from the ocean via a long sand spit. We observed people walking in the sand along the spit but decided that …
Our dog Baxter sat on the sidelines yesterday as I walked alone on Trinidad State Beach. Needing some time to think, I also wanted to check on the nearby embankment that Fetid Adders Tongue lives on. Nope. Too early, but I’ll keep checking for the emergence of the 2022 blooms. Yes, I am enamored by …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Living in the Shadow of Covid
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
A change in routine took me and my friend Sara (sorry Baxter) through the forest and out to Elk Head today. A really nice RT walk just under 4.5 miles. Switching things up for a change of scenery and because rumor had it that the elusive Fetid Adders Tongue had been spotted. The reported sighting …
Tis the season to turn off the noise, gather with family, and celebrate all we have to be grateful for. Time with our two grown children is the best gift I could have received. I’m very grateful that my family has the time to share with each other and the resources to indulge in special …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Getting in those Holiday Workouts
We are having glorious weather on the Northcoast this week. Maybe that will bode well for the fishermen/women who are braving the high seas to bring in fresh Dungeness Crab. Today is the first day they can legally pull their pots and Trinidad Pier was full of activity as the distribution trucks began to load …
Perspectives From My Trail 