Reflections on fireworks and 4th of July celebrations.
Reflections on America’s Birthday
First World Runner Problems
When I started this morning’s run, I realized, oh crap, I left my hat in the house! I usually wear a cheap baseball cap, one I picked up a couple of years ago at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. I wear it to keep the sun out of my eyes. I realized, as the sun... Continue Reading →
Goslings and ducklings and..pitbulls, oh my.
This morning’s bike ride with two of my kids, the college grad and the middle-schooler was through what we call in our neighborhood the “Greenbelt.” It’s a maze of paths and parks through the Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood of Sacramento. There are pedestrian overpasses when there are busy streets, so generally it’s all pedestrians, bicyclists, and dogs... Continue Reading →
Unneighborly Pandemic Thoughts
It's getting hot. That's not unusual for Sacramento at this time of year. But a pandemic, a stay at home order, and the closing of all public and municipal swimming pools is. With the extension of a county stay at home order until May 22, and an expected "no beach" order to hit on May... Continue Reading →
The Bear View 