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Archive for the ‘California’ Category
Fear The Beard
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011Moving
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011We moved in July and I think I’m finally recovering from all the changes and finding time for myself again. Me and my kids spent a few years in a tiny shoebox apartment in Capitola. We loved that apartment, it was so small I didn’t even have a bedroom, I had a futon in the living room, but it was so full of love and happiness that we didn’t care, we were happy to be there so close to the village and beach.
We moved to a beautiful house about 6 miles down the coast. I miss the village, but have exchanged it for my own bedroom, an ocean view and a much nicer place to live. We built a room for Cole in the garage, and it turned out amazing. What started out a little idea one night after a couple glasses of wine turned into something amazing, and even more full of love.
On Squid Row
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Friday’s Lunch
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
I had the day off. Peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat, brownie bites and ice water.
Aftermath
Friday, October 16th, 2009After the big storm this week… redwood and driftwood stacked up on Capitola Beach.
Pretty Leaves in a Puddle
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Courtesy of ”the biggest storm since ‘62″.
Friday’s Lunch
Friday, October 9th, 2009It’s a beautiful autumn day in Santa Cruz, so at lunchtime I headed downtown to Zoccoli’s on Pacific Avenue for a sandwich.
This might be my favorite sandwich ever. Warm grilled chicken, pesto, roasted peppers and swiss cheese. I had good intentions of only eating half and saving the other half for dinner. I ate every bite.
Friday’s Lunch
Friday, October 2nd, 2009First a walk at Seabright.
I practically had the whole beach to myself.
On my way back to work, I stopped at Betty Burgers.
So. Good. They have awesome sweet potato fries and dipping sauce too… but I wasn’t “that” hungry, so I used a little self-control and just got a burger. It was delicious.
Surf Etiquette
Friday, September 18th, 2009
These tiles are on the wall at the end of the Esplanade in Capitola. I’ve counted over 50 people surfing in that spot at one time.
Click on the photo to enlarge.
Begonia Festival
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Not to be confused with the Bologna Festival, the Begonia Festival is held Labor Day in Capitola, CA. Capitola recently recieved the “Best Beach Town on the West Coast” award from Sunset Magazine. I hate to spread that around, because it’s still got it’s quiet moments.
The floats are made from fresh Begonia’s grown locally.
A gazebo decorated with flowers.
A pretty house on the river decorated for the festival.
My brother’s 3 9-year olds (triplets) came down and they stayed the weekend with their Auntie. They are wonder kids!
