Monthly Archives: January 2017

Day 31- a taste of nature’s music – Fall Creek

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What Magic.  Isn’t it wild to think of the interconnectedness of the roots of the trees in a redwood forest?  The entire forest is actually one large organism.  As we look at the individual trees, it is easy to forget that … Continue reading →

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Day 30- Bubble Yum in SLO

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Today’s First – Walked down Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo, CA This was awesome! Thought it was a joke when I read about it online. (btw there is a candy shop located conveniently 1 block away on Higuera should … Continue reading →

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Day 29 – Santa Barbara Sunset

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Today’s first  – watched the sunset (tailend of it!) from Arroyo Burro State Beach in Santa Barbara (aka Hendry’s beach by local residents).  It was one of those sandy sunsets that enlivens the soul, wish I had pictures to do … Continue reading →

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Day 28 – DIY Scrabble Letter Coasters

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Today’s first:  Craft project (super quick and easy!)  Coaster making with cork and Scrabble Letters.  You can order the letters on Amazon for a few bucks and pick up cork/glue at a local crafts store.  We were lazy and grabbed … Continue reading →

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Day 27- Heels over Head!

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Today’s first for the ‘1 new thing a day for 100 days’ NY res was acroyoga with my older sis, Fran.  She was a ROCKSTAR base, I was super impressed by her.  I have minimal to no experience as a … Continue reading →

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Day 26 -Outdoor sidewalk chess with Sis Fran – alas, a draw…

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Today’s First: Played outdoor chess with my sister, we are down in Carlsbad for some sister time.  Game ended in a draw (tie).  What I like most about doing this blog is that it gives me the accountability to learn … Continue reading →

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Day 25 – purchased (76.5% financed a pre owned Vdub..still hasn’t hit me!

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

Well my goodness today was certainly a first for this minimalist!  I flew from San Jose to Los Angeles ( The dealer agreed  to pay for flight, good lesson on the benefits of negotiation!).   I have been in the … Continue reading →

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