I chose the room that faced East. I wanted to claim the day before anyone else. I wanted a moment with the sun in the quiet morning made doubly quiet by a two-inch fall of snow. Ambiance snow–enough to be beautiful but not enough to actually inconvenience. I chose the room that faced East because … Continue reading
One of my life rules is that I need to have adventures. These can range from a Space-A trip to Guam and hiking Yellowstone to a sunset at Sunset Cliffs and walking a canyon near my house. Adventures definitely include trying new things to eat. And if I get to be the one to cook … Continue reading
Monterey and I didn’t like each other much when we first met. It was so cold and grim, and I was so unhappy to be there. But over time, I fell in love. I think it is Monterey’s Heathcliff demeanor that was part of the love: shaggy and brooding, charged with the energy of a … Continue reading
