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PALO ALTO: Beginnings and Endings

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra… childhood memories… music goes on…

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LOS ALTOS: A Path to Conservation

An outdoor exhibit… about Wallace Stegner… beautiful… enlightening… mind shaking… looking forward to the companion exhibit! A Society to Match its Scenery: Wallace Stegner’s Local Legacy “One cannot be pessimistic about the West. This is the native home of hope. … Continue reading

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EATINERARIES: Cupertino Farmers Market

If it’s Friday morning it’s Creekside Farmers’ Market… for fish… and honey… missing the oro blanco stand… flavorful grapes… avocado Sir Prize… remembering.

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WEEKEND WISH: Davis

Saturday night in… Davis! City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra… Sheku Kanneh-Mason… stars of the night… fossil surprises at Mondavi Center… Mikuni Me So Happy… Greenbelt… Arboretum… Habitats for Travelers… a happy weekend!

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EATINERARIES: Sunnyvale Farmers Market

Vegetables from Pinnacle… Poblano peppers from Borba Farms… pineapple quinces, peaches, nectarines from Sunnylands Orchard… microgreens… seafood… year-round… love!

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MUSIC ITINERARIES: Classical California Ultimate Playlist

Listen to the 2022 Classical California Ultimate Playlist… a joy!

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WEEKEND WISH: San Francisco

deYoung Museum… Ramses the Great… make Egypt strong again… Faith Ringgold: American People… Golden Gate Park… La Rose des Vents… Sky Star Clouds Wheel… Greetings from San Francisco! Explore a digital copy of the actual excavated tomb of Ramses the … Continue reading

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DAY TRIP: Climate Cruz

Heat wave extreme… ocean refuge… clam chowder at the wharf… Beach Boardwalk…history walk… Seymour Marine Discovery Center… 75F… to 105F in less than an hour… Greetings from Santa Cruz!

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LABOR DAY TRIP: Asilomar

Heat… waves… blues… refuge-by-the-sea… whale-watching… weather-coaster… Celebrating California’s Biodiversity Day! With forest, dunes, and rocky coastline, Asilomar is an amazing example of California’s biodiversity! Here are 3 different habitats to explore at Asilomar: Asilomar Dunes Preserve Across the street from … Continue reading

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Legion of Honor: Couture Fantasy

B on the go… Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy… finally 🙂 Courtyard… Marie Antoinette!

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