Today’s first: Shopped at New Leaf Community Market. Â Wonderful experience – produce, prices, people – overall. A little bit about New Leaf below these pictures. “WITH HIPPIE ROOTS AND FOODIE PALATES, WE WORK TO BRING YOU THE BEST, MOST WHOLESOME FOOD ON THE PLANET.” Back in the early 80s, founder, Scott Roseman, upgradedContinue reading “Day 20- “At the Corner of Natural and Delicious” New Leaf Community Market”
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Day 19-early am New Brighton beach (wow) run
“One Look Worth Ten Thousand Words”… Today’s first – early a.m. beach run at New Brighton State Park *You can park at corner of Park Ave and Coronado St, beach is a 2 minute walk across tracks, see end of blog *Suggest winter time or early a.m., only saw 3 other folks – all lovelyContinue reading “Day 19-early am New Brighton beach (wow) run”
Day 18- diamonds in backyard
“Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them.” Well my backyard contains some pretty amazing mountains these days, but that’s besides the point đ today’s first was  obtaining a guest pass to swim outside amongst the redwoods during lunchContinue reading “Day 18- diamonds in backyard”
Day 17- Pleasure Point at civil twilight
Today’s first: Headed to pleasure point, famous surf spot in Santa Cruz, CA. Â Got there right at Civil Twilight (just after sunset). Â Was reminded of the phases of ‘twilight’. Â Threw the info down at the end of this blogpost, this site is great if you want to know the exact minutes for your local area:Â https://www.timeanddate.com/sunContinue reading “Day 17- Pleasure Point at civil twilight”
Day 16 – The Five Minute Miracle Daily Guided Meditation
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Albert Einstein Today’s First – Took 5 minutes during a busy work day to close my eyes, hold the face to the sunlight and delve into a 5 minute guided meditation via youtube.  At first I was having trouble quieting theContinue reading “Day 16 – The Five Minute Miracle Daily Guided Meditation”
Day 15 – Attend a Fungus Fair!
Today’s first – attended a fungus fair put on by the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz. Â What I learned right off the bat is that Mycology, the study of mushrooms, is no different than any science in that learning the language is vital! Â I was impressed by the extensive knowledge of specific terms the FFSCContinue reading “Day 15 – Attend a Fungus Fair!”
Foraging for Mushrooms with Mia!
Today was a first for me, I have never foraged for mushrooms (pretty cool that my friends live a short stroll from here). Â Mia’s husband gifted her with the mushroom bible for Christmas, she’ll be a fungi expert in no time Unexpected added bonus – thank you engineer neighbor, Luke! – another first:Â ride an electricContinue reading “Foraging for Mushrooms with Mia!”
Day 13 – Realign Time with Steve Kraft!
Today’s first – I was “Rolfed” by Steve Kraft. What is Rolfing? Rolf¡ing ËrĂ´lfiNG/ noun a technique of deep tissue manipulation aimed at the release and realignment of the body, and the reduction of muscular and psychic tension. “Rolfers make a life study of relating bodies and their fields to the earth and itsContinue reading “Day 13 – Realign Time with Steve Kraft!”
Day 12 – 5 min Color Quiz!
Had to keep today’s first short and sweet, busy work day…minutes count! Â I heard about this free online personality quiz from my college friend who studied psychology at Stanford. Â When I hit ‘show results’ I figured they would be way off the mark given the minimal input required. Boy was I mistaken, could not believeContinue reading “Day 12 – 5 min Color Quiz!”
Day 11- Mori Point – Rugged Promontory
Today’s first – Mori Point, Pacifica CA (and a quick diversion* pictured at bottom of blog* to something that has always caught my eye on Highway 1!) This was well worth the 30 minute excursion if you find yourself driving on the PCH in the Bay Area..I would suggest spring time, apparently a great spotContinue reading “Day 11- Mori Point – Rugged Promontory”
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