On our first day of summer, I ran into my 8th grade US History students who came or the "No Kings!" protest. This is what a well-educated democracy looks like.
June 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
On our first day of summer, I ran into my 8th grade US History students who came or the "No Kings!" protest. This is what a well-educated democracy looks like.
Kit finally stopped for a quick photo, Duchess.
May 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Kit finally stopped for a quick photo, Duchess.
My eighth-graders impressed our tour guide with their knowledge about the American Revolution. As their teacher, I was impressed they'd listened, learned, and retained historical information. They can apply this understanding to current events. What a time to be fourteen.
April 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
My eighth-graders impressed our tour guide with their knowledge about the American Revolution. As their teacher, I was impressed they'd listened, learned, and retained historical information. They can apply this understanding to current events. What a time to be fourteen.
The people spoke today. 8000 strong.
April 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The people spoke today. 8000 strong.
Once a year, the sun shines on my Sicilian mosaic Madonna, and a rainbow appears.
March 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Once a year, the sun shines on my Sicilian mosaic Madonna, and a rainbow appears.
This was Yosemite last week. Park Rangers work hard to keep it pristine.
February 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This was Yosemite last week. Park Rangers work hard to keep it pristine.
Yosemite winter camping and February sunset fire falls.
February 21, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Yosemite winter camping and February sunset fire falls.
In all this madness, a walk along the Pacific soothes.
February 6, 2025 at 4:07 AM
In all this madness, a walk along the Pacific soothes.
My energy going into 2025 is like climbing San Francisco's hidden staircases: Challenging, beautiful, efficient, vital, breathtaking, focused.
December 28, 2024 at 3:03 AM
My energy going into 2025 is like climbing San Francisco's hidden staircases: Challenging, beautiful, efficient, vital, breathtaking, focused.
One day after an atmospheric-river-bomb-cyclone-tornado that knocked out power, downed trees, and flipped cars.
December 18, 2024 at 2:29 PM
One day after an atmospheric-river-bomb-cyclone-tornado that knocked out power, downed trees, and flipped cars.
Someone wants a walk.
November 29, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Someone wants a walk.
A reminder that buying from independent bookstores is good for communities as well as local authors.
November 29, 2024 at 5:47 PM
A reminder that buying from independent bookstores is good for communities as well as local authors.
I can't believe my family gathered around the TV to watch this!
November 20, 2024 at 2:11 PM
I can't believe my family gathered around the TV to watch this!
Homesteading circa 1970's
November 20, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Homesteading circa 1970's
Olive and Kit, two strays like me.
November 17, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Olive and Kit, two strays like me.
