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“Walkabout Malibu to Mexico” book review

November 30, 2014

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There are different ways to go about a hike and explore the area. Cheryl Strayed (played by Reece Witherspoon) in the movie “Wild” loaded up a huge backpack and set out to find herself along the 1000 mile Pacific Coast Trail. Tom Courtney, a retired college instructor, has discovered that a series of coastal day […]

Sonora California – one unplanned day

August 14, 2013

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Sonora, California was not on our list to visit, but we found ourselves with a full day to kill in this small western town of 5,000 people. We actually went to Groveland, to buy a car from a friend. Groveland is an even smaller town – with just one main street – 26 miles outside […]

Fort Collins, CO – It’s all country & beer

July 23, 2013

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A year ago, when my son Jordan said he was going to move to Fort Collins, CO to go to college, I was sad he was moving so far away. A two-hour plane ride from San Diego and then one hour drive north of Denver, Fort Collins is home to one of my favorite breweries […]

Idyllwild, California – Retreat Haven

July 2, 2013

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Idyllwild is a very popular camp destination – not family tent camping, but organized group camps – church camps, Boy Scouts, yoga, corporate, art, music, just about any kinds of camps you can think of – there are 75 active group camps operating in Idyllwild. Beyond the camps though, there are many people who live […]

Yosemite

June 28, 2013

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When I need peace and balance in my life I go out and immerse myself in nature. This trip was to Yosemite. My friend called me crazy for wanting to go just for the weekend, but that’s all my work schedule would allow. I told her, Ya it is crazy but will be so worth […]