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…

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.

Self Realization Fellowship – Encinitas, CA

Nestled above Swamii’s in Encinitas, there’s a place that looks a bit scary from the outside to those who aren’t in the know. The Self Realization Fellowship actually houses amazing meditation gardens full of lush greens, koi ponds and one of the most impressive views in San Diego county.   It’s a place I discovered many, …

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Lazy Sunday afternoon

Sometimes you need to slow down – dogs are a perfect reminder of that. They play hard, then slumber for a short while before going at it again. Here’s Murphy taking a nice nap with me on the deck as I finished one book on the Kindle and promptly started another. I finished The Happiness …

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