Here in the Bay Area we haven’t seen much rain for many years. So when we do get rain it is a special occasion. Sticking my head out the door I feel the cold and expect to actually smell the rain as you can in Ohio. Inhaling I don’t smell anything, not even wet eucalyptus…… Continue reading A rainy day
Category: Journal
My life journal.
Capetian Dynasty
I’ve always been completely fascinated by the Capetian dynasty. A family whose rule started in 987, dominated for five centuries and still has royals to this day in Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and on the throne with King Felipe VI of Spain. In the USA, when royalty is mentioned it is something that belongs…… Continue reading Capetian Dynasty
A Yukon Home – To be a Varied Thrush
I have recently had a new visitor to my garden. The other day I glanced out the window and on the bird bath was a bird I had not seen before. It was black and orange and the size of a robin. I quickly grabbed the camera, took a picture and looked it up. …… Continue reading A Yukon Home – To be a Varied Thrush
Quitting Facebook
Since the new year is an excellent time to adjust one’s habits and routines I’ve decided to experiment with a number of changes. One of the biggest is to stop using Facebook. So far I’ve gone three days and the feeling is one of tranquility and peacefulness. It is not that I have anything against…… Continue reading Quitting Facebook
Sunday rain
We’re finally getting rain! I’ve always enjoyed a good storm and since they are rare here in California I enjoy then even more. Today is a perfect day to get things done indoors. We’ve put up most of the decorations but there is still more to do and today’s the day for it. I’ll be…… Continue reading Sunday rain
Thanksgiving Day 11.27.2014
It is now 12:00pm on Thanksgiving day. I’ve got the turkey in the oven and the stock is simmering on the stove. As the reason for this blog is to record my life I really enjoy being able to add an entry while a special event is actually happening should a moment present itself and…… Continue reading Thanksgiving Day 11.27.2014
Holiday Post – Halloween
I wanted to write this post right at the beginning of the holiday season which I consider to be right before Halloween! But with two kids now I find that my free time has evaporated to approximately zero. The only time I have to myself is very early in the morning, around 5:00 am or…… Continue reading Holiday Post – Halloween
Why I hate iPhoto
We have a crisis folks. Ok, we’ll not a total crisis just yet as I take precautions. Yesterday we had a sudden power outage and of course the wife had about 17 applications open on her Mac, one of them being iPhoto. The thing I HATE about iPhoto is it stores all the pictures…… Continue reading Why I hate iPhoto