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Mar
21
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Give Me Shelter

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It's a partly cloudy late Thursday morning. I'm sitting on a patch of grass on an inlet shore of Lake Merritt near Children's Fairyland in Oakland, CA, a couple of...
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Dec
26
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The Snake in the Hollow Bamboo

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On January 1st, my time at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center comes to a close. I've been living, working, and sitting (meditating) at Green Gulch in Muir Beach, CA for...
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Oct
2
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Icon of the Zen Center at Green Gulch

Pivoting to Sitting

Posted in "Perennially Speaking", Living & Learning
“Change is constant.” I feel the truth of this adage more and more every day these days. When I reflect upon where I was a year ago in my life...
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Aug
25
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An Argument for Universal Health Care? The Growing “Gig” Economy

Posted in "Perennially Speaking", Living & Learning Tagged perennially speaking
The truth is, I'm not usually one to express political views or to chat about socioeconomics as a blogger. But when an issue has impactful consequences and is seriously personal...
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Jun
4
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Can I Just Say Something?

Posted in "Perennially Speaking", Living & Learning
I recently caught the newish Netflix film “Wine Country,” starring comedic fem heavyweights Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Emily Spivey, Ana Gasteyer, and Paula Pell. First off,...
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Apr
12
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Imperial Family at Russian River

Where I Landed After Mom’s Fall

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On the night of February 25th -- Oscar night -- my active 86-year-old mother who has lived alone since my dad passed in 2009 took a bad fall in the...
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Jan
24
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She believed she could

Where the Heck Have I Been?

Posted in "Perennially Speaking", Living & Learning
As a blogger, I've always prided myself on posting regularly; usually every three, four, or five weeks. Yet since my last “Perennially Speaking” post back in early October of 2018,...
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Oct
7
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Armstrong Woods Redwoods

Brave Magic in the Redwoods

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I love firsts. Recently – and for the first time – I was lucky enough to spend a seriously inspiring, fun, and intense weekend at 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley,...
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Sep
17
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Legs of runners in sprint triathlon

Anatomy of a Sprint Triathlon – Part 2

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(Note:  If you haven't read Part 1 of this post and would like to, read my previous post “Here's What Happens Before the Race Begins.”) Since this was my first...
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Sep
8
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Sue with her bike at end of triathlon

Here’s What Happens Before the Race Begins – Part 1

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I'm not gonna lie. I have always exercised. Now, I'm not saying this to gloat, or brag, or preach, but to lay a foundation. Growing up, I had two older...
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“Picturing the Springs” exhibit at Depot Park “Picturing the Springs” exhibit at Depot Park Museum in #sonoma. It runs through November 27th so don’t miss it! So much fun to see how the Springs have changed- and stayed the same. A shoutout to @ackermichael6 as curator extraordinaire. 
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#sonomacounty #boyeshotsprings #sonomaplaza #depotparkmuseum #historic #livingsonomacounty #olddays #olddaysgooddays #oldfiretruck #oldphotos
Ramses the Great exhibit @deyoungmuseum was specta Ramses the Great exhibit @deyoungmuseum was spectacular. I have loved this museum since I was a child and it will always bring art and culture to #sanfrancisco 🌁 
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#egyptian #deyoungmuseum #egyptianart #egyptianhistory #archaeology #ancientegypt #ancienthistory #art #artexhibition #ancientcivilization #ancientcivilizations #ancientegypt
Signs of fall in the #sonomavalley are everywhere. Signs of fall in the #sonomavalley are everywhere. The sunflowers are fading and pumpkins are taking their place 🎃
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#sonoma #sonomacounty #livingsonomacounty #fall #pumpkins #pumpkinseason🎃 #pumpkinseasonishere #september #getoutside #garden #gardeninspiration #gardenlove #gardenphotography
Fruits, flowers and 4-legged visitors on a blazing Fruits, flowers and 4-legged visitors on a blazing hot day in #sonoma 🌞 
Still an abundance of summer fruit and @sonoma_mission_gardens is just as beautiful as ever. The backyard is filled with hummingbirds fighting over a place at the feeder, well-fed squirrels who’ve been gorging on acorns and a mama deer and her two babies hanging out in the shade- they’re in the last photo so look closely 👀 
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#sonomacounty #summer #summervibes #summertime #september #summerfruit #summerfruits #berries #berrylover #blueberries #deer #livingsonomacounty
Sunday morning @bartholomewestate to take a walk t Sunday morning @bartholomewestate to take a walk through the vineyards, picnic grounds and tasting room. Such a special place with a long history 🍇
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#sonoma #sonomacounty #livingsonomacounty #bartholomewparkwinery #bartholomewparktrails #sunday #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #august #winery #winetasting #winecountry #winelife
Painted porcelain in the she shed adds a bit of fa Painted porcelain in the she shed adds a bit of fancy 🌸
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#sheshedliving #shesheds #sheshed #sheshedstyle #paintedporcelain #porcelain #countrycottage #countrycottagestyle #countrycottagedecor #grandmillennialdecor #grandmillenialstyle #livingsonomacounty
More from the #assyrian exhibit @gettyvilla showin More from the #assyrian exhibit @gettyvilla showing other pieces and some of the amazing detail. You could stand very close to the panels, which weren’t behind glass so the photos turned out beautifully 📷
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#assyrian #assyria #assyrians #assyrianart #mesopotamia #museum #gettymuseum #art #artofinstagram #ancienthistory #ancientart #ancientartifacts #losangeles #nineveh #ancientworld #ancientworldhistory #gettyvilla #archaeology
Quick trip to LA to see the #assyrian exhibit at t Quick trip to LA to see the #assyrian exhibit at the Getty Villa. Every moment was breathtaking. Pieces are on loan from @britishmuseum. Humbled to be part of this ancient civilization
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#assyrian #assyria #assyrians #art #assyrianart #mesopotamia #ancientart #gettyvilla #gettymuseum #history #artofinstagram #museums #ancientworld #california #californiaadventure
There was no need for a Mother’s Day bouquet. I There was no need for a Mother’s Day bouquet. I had one prefect rose in my yard that had somehow escaped the deer and my neighbor’s arch was in full bloom 🌹
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#roses #roses🌹 #rosesofinstagram #livingsonomacounty #sonoma #summervibes #summerflowers #sumnerflowers🌸 #flowers #sunday
Happy Mother’s Day from #sanfrancisco and our ic Happy Mother’s Day from #sanfrancisco and our iconic red bridge without any fog 🌁 
Taken this morning about 8:30 am. It was so much fun to see the tourists’ reaction to the view 
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#goldengatebridge #sanfrancisco #sf #mothersday #sflove #goldengatebridge🌉 #touristinmyowncity
Our baby is 29! Proof that time really can fly 🎂
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#birthdaycake #birthdaycakes #birthdaywishes #happybirthday #horchatacake #fancycake #fancycakes #bakerylovers #cake #cakesofinstagram
Thanks to @carolyncchart for having me as her gues Thanks to @carolyncchart for having me as her guest at the Patrick Kelly exhibit @deyoungmuseum to share in the joyful exuberance of his work 💃 
He faced many professional challenges but was “raised by strong women” which clearly helped him persevere and succeed- as did the support of people who believed in him and gave him a hand up. His message and legacy remains strong decades after his death in 1990 ❤️ 
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#patrickkelly #runwayoflove #patrickkellylegacy #deyoung #deyoungmuseum #goldengatepark #sanfrancisco #lovesf #goodvibesonly #buttons #buttonsbuttonsbuttons #fashion #fashiongram #fashiondesigner
Spent part of my day off @goldengatepark visiting Spent part of my day off @goldengatepark visiting @deyoungmuseum and the Patrick Kelly exhibit. Imagine if we could “Lift Every Voice.” San Francisco will never give up- forever a beacon for individuality and free expression 🗣
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#sanfrancisco #deyoung #deyoungmuseum #goldengatepark #sf #sflove #getoutside #wednesdays
Happy news to share. Our family is gaining a daugh Happy news to share. Our family is gaining a daughter-in-law! Sharing a few of the beautiful engagement photos 💍
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#engagementring #engaged #engagementphotos #happynews
LOL moment @bookshopwestportal because it’s so s LOL moment @bookshopwestportal because it’s so spot-on 🧦
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#nerds #nerdstuff #nerdstagram #livingsonomacounty #socks #nerdygirl #nerdnation #nerdpower
Homemade #lemon curd using Meyer lemons from our t Homemade #lemon curd using Meyer lemons from our tree in #sonoma and a perfectly simple recipe from @inagarten stored in @weckjars 🍋🍋🍋
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#meyerlemon #livingsonomacounty #homemade #homemadefood #lemoncurd #lemoncurdrecipe #inagarten #spring #yellow #sonomacounty #backyardproduce #lemony #lemonyellow
Thought I had missed the mustard bloom but found t Thought I had missed the mustard bloom but found this incredible view on Arnold Drive right near our house. And cherry blossoms in full bloom at Martin Vineyards 🌸
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#martinvineyards #sonoma #sonomacounty #sonomavalley #mustard #mustardbloom #mustardflowers #cherryblossom #cherryblossoms #livingsonomacounty #winecountry #winecountryliving #february #california #cali #californialove #californiadreaming
Exploring Lovers Lane and the Presidio Wood Line a Exploring Lovers Lane and the Presidio Wood Line and then to the @palaceoffinearts lagoon where a single swan was holding court 🦢 
This was last Wednesday on a perfectly clear, crisp #sanfrancisco January day 😎 Lovers Lane got its name because soldiers stationed in the Presidio would use the path to rendezvous with their sweethearts ❤️ The Wood Line is an art installation using trunks of felled eucalyptus trees. The trunks will eventually fade and decompose back into the earth 🌎 
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#palaceoffinearts #sf #presidio #presidiosf #getoutside #sfwalk #presidiowoodline #sflove #walk #walking #exploresf #touristinmycity #touristinmyowncity
Hiked the Bay Area Ridge Trail yesterday through t Hiked the Bay Area Ridge Trail yesterday through the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve. There are 6 trailheads that exit to different parts of the city. There are fairy houses along the path and an alcove of peace offerings where my husband left the most prized possession he had with him- the Norte Dame pin off his hat. We took the Summit path all the way to the top- you have to climb a bit for the good views! The incredible part is only hearing the wind through the trees and the sound of birdsong right in the middle of a busy city 🕊
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#sunday #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #getoutside #hiking #hikingtrails #sanfrancisco #sutrostewards #sutroforest #sf #outdoors #hikemore #hikemoreworryless #naturefreak
The water is flowing in Armstrong Woods which reop The water is flowing in Armstrong Woods which reopened a few weeks ago. We have access to the ancient redwood grove! Thanks @sonomacountyparks and @stewardsofcr 🌲 
Photos by @suesmixedmedia 
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#sonomacounty #sonomacountyparks #livingsonomacounty #guerneville #guernevillecalifornia #redwoods #redwoodforest #russianriver #russianriveradventures #redwoodtrees #redwoodtreescalifornia #getoutside
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