Today’s First: Scoped out the Bison Paddock in Golden Gate Park. Very interesting facts..had not realized GGP once served as a breeding ground for these folks.. AMERICAN BISON: OUR LARGEST LIVING AMERICAN TREASURE *The bison is the largest living animal native to North America. Standing more than six feet tall at the shoulder and weighingContinue reading “Day 24 – Bison Bliss”
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Day 23- 11b at PG
Today’s first was getting up an 11B rated climb at Planet Granite, SF. I have only had success up to 11A routes till now.. Thanks for the push, rockstar Paul! This does a great job of breaking down Rock Climbing Ratings – from 5.0 to 5.15: **Of course climbing OUTSIDE is way more challenging thanContinue reading “Day 23- 11b at PG”
Day 22 – Monarch Marvel
Today’s First: Attempted to see the monarchs in their habitat (thought they had left the area to continue their migration, but heard some only went a couple of miles south from Natural Bridges State Park to Lighthouse Field State Park). After exploring the area as advised by the info center, I was convinced I wasContinue reading “Day 22 – Monarch Marvel”
Day 21- live music to warm the soul!
Today’s first: live music at zizzo’s coffee house and wine bar. Made a snap judgement when the crowd was thin, but wow I was wrong.. the acoustic trio rocked! The vocalist (Cheryl) was unreal.. sang with a whole lotta soul. Owners Christine and Aaron Anderson
Day 20- “At the Corner of Natural and Delicious” New Leaf Community Market
Today’s first: Shopped at New Leaf Community Market. 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”
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 😉 today’s first was obtaining a guest pass to swim outside amongst the redwoods during lunchContinue reading “Day 18- diamonds in backyard”
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. 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! 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). 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: ride an electricContinue reading “Foraging for Mushrooms with Mia!”
Day 12 – 5 min Color Quiz!
Had to keep today’s first short and sweet, busy work day…minutes count! I heard about this free online personality quiz from my college friend who studied psychology at Stanford. 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!”
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