Day 40

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine” -hippocrates.  Ate Pichuberries  – native to the highlands of countries along the Andes.  (very impressive nutrition facts: Protein: 1.7 grams Glycemic Index: 25 Vitamin A: 2800 UI/100g)   The scientific name of the Pichuberry is Physalis Peruviana; throughout history the fruit adopted many other names including Cape Gooseberry, Goldenberry, Ground Cherry,Continue reading “Day 40”

Day 39

First time for myself and a great group of friends at Audium – a ‘theater of sound sculptured space’. Asako all smiles pre-show.. Tom and Tammy.. Audium is the only theatre of its kind in the world, pioneering the exploration of space in music. The theatre’s 176 speakers bathe listeners in sounds that move past,Continue reading “Day 39”

Day 38

First experience of First Fridays at the Mill Valley Public Library –  “The Naked Truth: Connect, Create, Contribute.” what is this all about?  “The MV Public Library is taking first person narrative to the next level in a ground-breaking program called NT:CCC.  It brings together the best of programs like This American Life, StoryCorps, andContinue reading “Day 38”

Day 37 (goodness time is flying!)

Homemade Extracts (once infused after next two weeks can be used for baking, flavoring or made into essential oils, great gift idea!)  end product will look like:    STEPS:  1. gather ingredients – fresh oranges, grapefruits, lemons, vodka, peeling tool, sterilized jars   peel away! *be sure to remove all of the pith from theContinue reading “Day 37 (goodness time is flying!)”

Day 36

Year of the horse, how fitting! 🙂  Today’s first: Horse Hill and Alto Bowl.  This place is great, you can walk right up to the horses and connect.  Amazing and right in our backyard (take Lomita Drive all the way to the end or hike in from Alto Bowl) *see end of this blog postContinue reading “Day 36”

Day 35

Headed to Musée Mécanique in Fisherman’s Wharf en route home from client.  Once again, open the eyes a bit wider and you can slide some amazing things into your day!  Serendipity in action allowed for the adventure to be shared with a dear friend, Katy K.  Time spent with her adds days to my life, thatContinue reading “Day 35”

Day 34

Fun first: fold(dissemble)/unfold(assemble) & take for a spin a bicycle.** **(On a side, more real note – during the quite organic manifestation of my ‘first’ experience today, something random caught my eye as I felt a pull towards it.  When I was getting out of my car to head into Odyssey bikes for a foldContinue reading “Day 34”

Day 33

Perfect ‘first’ for a rainy day. (and this NorCal rain is most welcomed given Hetch Hetchy’s thirst..)  Create rings and ear cuffs out of wire – fun craft.  Takes some practice, but very doable and awesome for gifts.  Reminded once again of how crucial it is to spend time creating and working with our hands.Continue reading “Day 33”

Day 32

Tour of Mayacamas by the GM –  Mayacamas Ranch, a Generocity Resort, is Northern California’s premier exclusive-use group retreat center for companies, non-profit groups, weddings, and families.   Set on a hilltop ridgeline above the town of Calistoga in Napa, CA and surrounded by spectacular 360-degree views, Mayacamas Ranch provides an awe-inspiring, natural setting forContinue reading “Day 32”

Day 31

My off the beaten path personality has deprived me of this local, popular gem for too long!  Today’s first – hike to Tennessee Valley Cove/Beach via TV trailhead parking lot with the one and ONLY Mia.  The company was as illuminating and inspiring as the serene surrounding nature.  I get on my knees and thankContinue reading “Day 31”