Rylie was just modestly explaining to me how cute she looks in the hammock. So I asked her to show me. And guess what? She was right. Today will likely be a lazy day at the beach, followed by an easy dinner. The weather is forecast to be low 80s, …

It’s funny that a few days and a few thousand miles ago, I was looking out at a different ocean from an opposite coast. For as foggy and windy the mid California coast was, this one is humid and clear. It’s amazing how different places are, even w…

We are safely at the beach house. We were thrown for a little loop though – its a different color than it was last year. The weather is nice, and a relaxing week at the beach sounds like a great idea.

Riding in the car is hard work. We’re safely in Chesapeake, VA for the night. Up and headed for the Outer Banks in the morning.

Some people would say the fog and climate here makes it a less than ideal place. But as someone who appreciates the ocean, undulating topography, the beauty and serenity of fog, and a crisp breeze, San Francisco continues to be one of my favorites…

It’s amazing really. Growing up you become used to the world around you and in many respects you begin to take it for granted. Even if you don’t recognize it right away, you don’t see your surroundings. Until they change. As a child I must have se…

I’m pretty certain it was Mark Twain who said “the coldest winter I ever spent, was summer in San Francisco.”It is a touch brisk here, but a welcome change. Some of the fog has burned off here in Berkeley, and I came across this little area when I…

I just landed in San Francisco. It’s nice and brisk here. A welcome break from the humidity of PA. I have meetings today and tomorrow before a red eye back tomorrow night, but hopefully I will have a chance to take a picture or two.

I’m at the airport with Tim, Susie, and their kids. Michelle, Anna, and my loss are staying a few more days. We all agree that this was a great trip and have a wish list for things to do the next time.