Yesterday was the first day of fall. Our weather is cooler, especially at night, and I think we are done with the air conditioner until next summer. I celebrated with a big pot of chili. The past few weeks have been mellow. – just doing the days, as usual. Some beach trips… Some local hikes…Continue reading “Around Here – End of Summer”
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Around Here – June
It’s been a mellow month. Except for our short camping trip to Morro Bay we have been home, just doing the days. Our yard has a lot of color. I worked on my cross stitch. I made a cake for Chris to take to James Hardware for a birthday celebration. I met up with UCLAContinue reading “Around Here – June”
Morro Bay Camping Trip
We are just back from a 3-night getaway to the Central Coast. We camped at Morro Bay State Park. The campground is ok. It is on the edge of town and attracts many people. It is in need of a little spruce up, but our site was awesome. We had a spot with neighbors onlyContinue reading “Morro Bay Camping Trip”
Memorial Day Hike – Chino Hills State Park
The stats: 3.5 hours; 7 miles; hilly; foggy This time of year is so good to be outdoors. It is cool with fog and mist most mornings, if not all day, and everything is green and blooming. We have hiked the past several weekends. All were good outings, but this hike in Chino Hills wasContinue reading “Memorial Day Hike – Chino Hills State Park”
Around Here – May
Our backyard is thriving, big time. Thanks to all the rain we had this winter. We spent the first part of May traveling. Trips are so good, but home is good too. Mostly just the usual has taken up the days, but the past few weeks have also included some nice connections with friends. ChrisContinue reading “Around Here – May”
Around Here – April
In preparation for our trip in May, which includes some hiking on the Appalachian Trail, I have been doing a little solo hiking in the local hills around here. Our yard has color! I am attempting to press some of the flowers. I’m using the old parchment paper in a heavy book technique. We celebratedContinue reading “Around Here – April”
Superbloom 2023 – Diamond Valley Lake
After several years of little rain and severe drought California had extreme rains the first few months of 2023. This has resulted in a “superbloom”. A “superbloom” is a rare botanical occurrence during which all the conditions are right for a high proportion of flowers to sprout all at once. We drove out to Hemet,Continue reading “Superbloom 2023 – Diamond Valley Lake”
February
Lots of local hikes, mostly food at home, connecting with friends, a few estate sales, and a little sewing. This was February. We hiked every weekend day it didn’t rain. We roamed around the local Whittier Hills, Chino Hills, Buena Park, and Fullerton. These are the best lemon bars (recipe courtesy T.C.). Two estate saleContinue reading “February”