This squirrel is hesitant at first, but then takes tiny pieces of bread right out of my hand numerous times this morning. I feel blessed to connect with animals like this. Years ago I was called an Alpaca Whisperer and many of you followed the doves nesting my front porch wreath last year.
Blustery Row Trip to Benicia
Very early morning! Solano Rowing Club’s Women’s Team could not be stopped. With the rain, wind, and cold they moved to Benicia 9th Street Pier from Glen Cove Marina disembarking at 6am.
I was the bowhook in case someone needed relief, but they kicked ass so I got a free ride. I was happy to be there to help our teams get ready for the next race.
Glen Cove, Vallejo – Eucalytpus Grove
My Second Annual Skipper Whipper Race
While waiting at the Vallejo Yacht Club I felt the 11:12am earthquake from the East Bay, one day after a rare New Jersey centered earthquake was felt by tens of millions of people in the New York City area.
The above pictures were taken by me. My fellow rowers took the these:
April 2024 Dogs
Bonnie and Snoopy bonding.
Oh Hail No in Vallejo
Q2 Glen Cove Community Association Newsletter
Feel free to check out the Q2 issue of the Glen Cove Community Association newsletter for our neighborhood. I write a President’s Letter article, but this quarter I had to include the sad story of the fire on January 18. I’m still proud of how professional our team delivers this online periodical each time. See Slideshow version here.
Hot Tub Excursion in East Bay
Brought the dogs to my friend Peter Herman’s amazing backyard. Got some great hot tub in while the dogs explored a novel place for them. Had great music and snacks and great company practicing my Spanish and teaching him a bit of Italian. I’m so lucky to have him as a friend through these tough times especially. I’ll certainly appreciate my hot tub when I get home to Wellfleet Drive again.
I’m very pleased with how some of my selfies turned out, and also glad I didn’t drop my phone in the water!
Sonoma Rendezvous with Law School Colleague and other Friends
Mike O’Rourke is an amazing attorney in Canada who I went to law school with and who was instrumental in my coming out process. His husband and he flew in to the San Francisco area and we were able to meet up with our friends Rick and Kai. I brought the dogs to Viansa Winery and then we made a quick trip to downtown Sonoma where we had lunch. The weather was gorgeous and I was glad I was able to share some time with them as they started their Wine Country leg of their trip. Mike had flown in from Hong Kong a few days before and Pangus (a British Columbia native) flew in from Toronto, where they both currently live.
Easter Eve Row on Napa River
