Exploring Mission Trails Park
When I want to relax, I can drive a short distance from my home to Mission Trails Regional Park. A quiet visitor’s center is tucked into the hills, just off…
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Spring in Coronado
Spring is popping out all over in Coronado, an island in the southern part of California. We meandered around the neighborhood on a sunny afternoon, looking for color and life.…
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The Rugged Cliffs of Point Loma
The cliffs of Point Loma in the San Diego area draw visitors from all over to explore and enjoy. The crashing waves provide the sound track, and the wind blows…
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The Old Point Loma Lighthouse
What do you enjoy when the weather warms up and spring pulls you outdoors? One of my favorite places to go is the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. I love to…
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When the Path Is Uphill
How is this season looking for you? Yellow cheer blooms along the lake path this time of year. I took in all the beauty on a walk recently and thought…
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When Lilacs Bloom
What signals spring for you? One of the most welcome signs of the season for me is blooming lilacs. We don’t have them where I live, but they are in…
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The Butterfield Stagecoach Stopped Here
What does gold rush country look like today? One place you can visit to find out is Santa Ysabel in California. Gold found in nearby Julian in 1870 triggered a…
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A Day in Old Town San Diego
Do you know the historical roots of your town? A piece of the history of San Diego is preserved in the delightful Old Town of this California coastal city. You…
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A Winter’s Day Walk
All the leaves are brownAnd the sky is grey;I’ve been for a walkOn a winter’s day.I’d be safe and warmIf I was in L.A.California dreaming . . .on such a…
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A Day at the Ocean
When this world’s too much It will be only the ocean and me; When these sails go up, Mountains fade away, Stars come back, I’m finally free . . .…