My neighbor, Ellen, is an amazing artist. I had her paint this portrait of my kids for a Christmas gift for my husband. He loved it, and of course I am thrilled with it…

We took the kids and their new bikes to Balboa Island and across the ferry. It was a beautiful day, a bit cold, but clear and sunny. It felt like vacation.

A friend of Valerie, my sister-in-law, found this cute little guy in the rain last week. He decided it needed a home and we were it. He has had many names, but Orange Stewart seems to be sticking. Nala…
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Woo HOO!! Grass roots really does work. Toll road project has been rejected. The waves are small and the water’s frigid, but it’s a glorious day for surfers and environmentalists, and for state parks, and for all who opposed…