Day 96- Annie Glass

Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years resolution was to take a free tour at the Annie Glass factory in Watsonville, CA. Our tour guide ended up being the production manager since the usual guide was home sick, we lucked out.. learned a ton! Yet again, I wasContinue reading “Day 96- Annie Glass”

Day 95- allied arts

Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years resolution was to visit the Allied Arts center in Menlo Park, CA.  I was working an event 2 miles away..lucked out on the location!  Every nook had something fun to offer.   Portola Art Gallery –   Seventeen award-winning artists exhibiting aContinue reading “Day 95- allied arts”

Day 94- filling holes with hearts

Today’s first for the ‘one new thing a day for 100 days’ new years resolution was to use patching fabric to cover up 2 holes in my down jacket.  I had planned to use good old rip stop tape until I struck up a conversation the other day with a woman who works part time atContinue reading “Day 94- filling holes with hearts”

Day 93 – Tesla Tour

Today’s first for the ‘one new thing a day for 100 days’ new years resolution was a tour at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, CA.  Tesla’s mission is to “accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy”.  They produce high end, 100% electric cars.  Having recently partnered with Solar City, they as well produce solar panelsContinue reading “Day 93 – Tesla Tour”

Day 92- wild Wilder

Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years resolution was to ride through Wilder Ranch with Magnificent Meg (she is an insanely talented mtn biker – sponsored in fact – and amazing friend).  It was just the taste I was looking for..   Wilder Ranch State Park is aContinue reading “Day 92- wild Wilder”

Day 91 – Flower Shack

Fun what you find when you take a 10 minute stroll around the block.  Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” was to buy flowers from the lovely gals at The Flower Shack I stumbled upon during a work break.  Roseanne, pictured in the middle below, used to own itContinue reading “Day 91 – Flower Shack”

Day 88 – Equus Caballus

AKA: Pony 🙂 Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years resolution was to take 5 extra minutes during an early morning ride to softly approach these pretty ponies I have cycled by 3 times now.  The friendly encounter inspired me to read a bit more on ponies andContinue reading “Day 88 – Equus Caballus”

Day 87 – Proof of Citizenship

your score: 100 (woot woot!) https://www.test-guide.com/free-citizenship-practice-tests.html Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years resolution was to take a free U.S. Citizenship practice exam.   I have always been curious about the level of difficulty of these tests.  Two out of the 10 questions I had to think twice, but managedContinue reading “Day 87 – Proof of Citizenship”