Habitat for Humanity – Carlsbad project

I spent the better part of the day working at the Habitat for Humanity site in Carlsbad, CA.  I worked painting sub-fascia, hauling windows and doors throughout five units that are being constructed.  We met one of the future residents who worked side by side with all of us as part of her sweat equity. …

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Cowles Mountain – San Diego, CA hiking

Discovered a new place in San Diego today thanks to Eric, Chrissy and the rest of the gang.  About 1.5 miles long with a 950ft change in elevation.  Beautiful views. Murphy has been sleeping for a few hours since his big adventure…

324 artists

I’m up to 324 different artists and 2400+ songs on my ipod now, and am still far from having copied all of my old CDs or LPs over (yes, LPs – I still have some vinyl, though it hasn’t gotten any use in a long time).  From the Clash to Rascal Flatts and the Pet …

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Simple pleasures

Life’s simple pleasures – wind in your hair, or for Murph, wind in his fur and face.  Safety first – he had a harness on, to make sure that he wouldn’t get hurt or try to jump out.