Floral Friday: California Poppies
As promised, more California Poppy photos… Photos taken April 2nd, 2014 Dublin, California
Slowing down, being present, and noticing the beauty around us.
As promised, more California Poppy photos… Photos taken April 2nd, 2014 Dublin, California
We’re still here, getting out and about as much as we always have. All is good! I’ve simply been preoccupied
Photos taken February 15th, 2014 Redwood Bowl, Oakland, California
Looking for a great trail to hike with young kids in San Ramon? At under two miles, with a variety
My son collects soooo many sticks, rocks, feathers, nuts, and other cool stuff during our outings that his “treasures” have
Winter or Summer? Dublin Hills Regional Park, California Photos taken January 23rd, 2014
I’ve been spending a lot of time at home lately with my son, who’s now sick with his third cold
Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve, San Ramon, California Photos taken January 17th, 2014
My son has been home sick for several days. We’ve been looking out the window a lot. Here’s what we’ve
Photos taken January 4th, 2014 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Photos taken January 4th, 2014 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Photos taken January 4th, 2014 Mather Redwood Grove, UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** This post is part of the
Photo taken January 4th, 2014 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning
Over the holidays, we made the trek down to Los Angeles to visit family. As soon as my son heard
Ah, the pursuit of happiness. Isn’t that an inherent right of all Americans? Yet the majority of Americans seem to
Within moments of beginning my walk around the grounds of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley this morning, I began
Columbian Mammoth * a hint of posts to come * Page Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles, California Photo
As I enter 2014, I feel the need to answer the question, “Why do I blog?” When I created “A
Welcome 2014! Sunset, Dublin Hills, Dublin, California Photo taken January 1st, 2014 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy
Instead of writing about our outdoor activities this month, I’ve been focusing on simply being present to the moment, soaking
I’ve noticed a funny thing here in California (at least in the Bay Area). When the temperature drops below 60F,
Sunlight, Autumn Leaves Indian Joe Creek Trail, Sunol Regional Wilderness Photos taken November 30th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:
Thanksgiving Photos taken November 28th, 2013
The Chaparral Loop Trail at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch is a great trail to hike with kids.
Today was a beautiful day for a hike! Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, California Photo taken November 23rd, 2013
Thank you to guest writer, Ernie Allison, for sharing this article! *** Even though summer isn’t the peak season to
DNA Sculpture, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley Photos taken November 11th, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers
The San Francisco Bay, from the Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley Photo taken November 11th, 2013
Photo taken November 7th, 2013 Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
Photo taken November 7th, 2013 Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito