A friend asked me if I was still writing my blog every day I said yes but I am not sure why. I started as a way to be attentive to how my life was being lived during the day. This continues to be the same reason.
This morning after meditation at the Cherry Center I went to Red's and bought some donuts and then home to eat donuts, drink milk and read the Sunday New York Times. I am a day behind in my newspaper reading.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Saw a woman driving a car this afternoon wearing pink rollers in her hair. I thought these large plastic rollers had disappeared decades ago.
Spent two hours on the wharf, walking and sitting in my car. Watched thick clouds slowly move towards us across the bay. Stormy weather is coming. I love sitting on the wharf. Just learned that my handicap placard will be renewed for another 6 months, more sitting on the wharf for me.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Went into the kitchen early this morning to find the back door wide open and wind blowing through the house. I guess the storm blew open the door. Luckily no raccoons learned of the open door.
Scott and Eric have been working all week to repair the leak in the downstairs. They dug a trench and filled it with pebbles and sealed a crack in the cement floor where water had been coming up.
So now in this current storm we are waiting to see if the cure took.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
My car window was iced this morning, unexpected cold weather. But the sun came out and warmed up the town. I have started reading a young adult book called THE WHITE MOUNTAINS by John Christopher. Usually I avoid reading YA books. Now I am enjoying them. Maybe they should be renamed to young old books.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
I listened to the beeping of the alarm and wondered why my housemate was not turning off his alarm clock. I got up and went to the hall and the sound became louder. Then I realized it was in the kitchen and the oatmeal I was cooking had been left on high heat and was burning. I was hearing the smoke alarm.
Quickly I opened the door, and turned on the fan and took off the pan. There wasn't a fire but the room was filled with smoke. UMMM, I guess I have to be more careful.
Quickly I opened the door, and turned on the fan and took off the pan. There wasn't a fire but the room was filled with smoke. UMMM, I guess I have to be more careful.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Huge claps of thunder shook the house and the hail poured down. I lay on the couch reading wrapped in a blanket. Winter has returned.
The yellow pollen creates lines and images on the driveway as the water is washing it all away.
Still, the crows stay around through the windy day and the blue herons cling to the high tree limbs. And I rest on the couch. this is an exercise free day.
The yellow pollen creates lines and images on the driveway as the water is washing it all away.
Still, the crows stay around through the windy day and the blue herons cling to the high tree limbs. And I rest on the couch. this is an exercise free day.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Couldn't tell if it was warm or cool today as the clouds blew across the town. I went to the sports center early. I have renewed my membership after having been faithful for the last 6 months. I bought the year membership but I wonder if I can keep up the pace I have set.
Met a friend at a coffee place and wrote for a couple of hours.
then shopping for a birthday gift for my daughter.
all in all a good day.
Met a friend at a coffee place and wrote for a couple of hours.
then shopping for a birthday gift for my daughter.
all in all a good day.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The sports center was just about empty but really I wanted to go home and take a nap. I did my duty and came to ride the bike.
On the TV set was pictures of the at&t golf tournament a couple of miles away. It look so beautiful, the ocean, the greens, birds and people.
Why was I pushing those pedals in that loud dark place. when my time was up I was glad to leave.
On the TV set was pictures of the at&t golf tournament a couple of miles away. It look so beautiful, the ocean, the greens, birds and people.
Why was I pushing those pedals in that loud dark place. when my time was up I was glad to leave.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
There are several flies that have taken up residence on my front windows. they walk around the glass and sometimes fly from one window to another.
I thought they wanted to get out so I opened the window but they did not leave.
I don't know what they eat.
Now that the cold weather is back they have not been seen so often.
Monday, February 7, 2011
This morning on my morning walk at the coast guard pier, I began to notice the fences that the Coast Guard has erected on the pier.
First, the ten feet high rusty iron pointed spears fence to keep out humans and then the three feet chain link fences on all the walkways near the bay to keep out the sea lions.
I wonder if they work. For decades we have been trying to control access for both human and for the sea lions. Usually the sea lions win. Maybe the humans are more controllable.
First, the ten feet high rusty iron pointed spears fence to keep out humans and then the three feet chain link fences on all the walkways near the bay to keep out the sea lions.
I wonder if they work. For decades we have been trying to control access for both human and for the sea lions. Usually the sea lions win. Maybe the humans are more controllable.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
So where do the crows go at night? I watch them at dusk head out southwest of my house. Where is their home in Monterey? I am not even sure who to ask or how to find out.
But the last couple of weeks while we have been having sunny warm weather I have been wondering where do they go for their nightly rest.
But the last couple of weeks while we have been having sunny warm weather I have been wondering where do they go for their nightly rest.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
I just had to turn off the television. I have been caught up in watching live coverage of the fighting in Cairo. It is so compelling to watch these men stalk and fight with each other. The reporters are high up in a hotel room filming. It is just too violent and confusing and yet I kept watching.
My apricot tree has blossoms today. Spring is near.
My apricot tree has blossoms today. Spring is near.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
I drove to Santa Cruz this morning. The wild mustard plants were everywhere filling the air with yellow blossoms. Just made me smile. Most of the fields are fallow but some are beginning to be planted. Slow season for the farmers and the farm workers.
Very little traffic. Saw two cars pulled over by police. I kept my eye on the speedometer. I do not want to get a ticket.
Very little traffic. Saw two cars pulled over by police. I kept my eye on the speedometer. I do not want to get a ticket.
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