Day 64- zoology

*Ten things you didn’t know about Alpacas at end of blog post!* Today’s first for the “one new thing a day for 100 days” new years resolution was to check out the Charles Paddock Zoo that I happened to see on a map while looking up directions (amazing what neat activities are within a 2Continue reading “Day 64- zoology”

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

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 something I perhaps wouldn’t be inclined to given my typical daily ‘routine’. A bit aboutContinue reading “Day 26 -Outdoor sidewalk chess with Sis Fran – alas, a draw…”

Day 69

Today’s first was again an unexpected tangent during the daily work routine.  When you keep your eyes and ears wide open magic can ensue. 🙂 After a super long weekend and 5:40am Monday morning bike ride into SF for work (Spring Forward DST not adding any love to the equation!) my 4.5 hour rested mindContinue reading “Day 69”