Eagle Rock

  Last Sunday we found a truly worthy hiking locale in the LA area!  We started out at Trippet Ranch, part of Topanga State Park, and hiked up to Eagle Rock; a.k.a. Elephant Rock – though it doesn’t look like an eagle or an elephant, so not sure what the debate’s about.  It was mostly […]

After Glow

  When we left off last time, we had just finished our Thanksgiving feast; and by the next morning we were basking in the afterglow.  And by “after glow” I really mean “fat tummies”.  We really needed some time moving our bodies in the fresh air.   FRIDAY   My folks beat everyone to meet […]

Santa Barbara (the new Turkey Town)

  Late per my usual, but no time like the present to share some Thanksgiving joy, no?  This year (most of) my family met up in Santa Barbara to celebrate all that we have to be thankful for.  JP slept through his alarm and missed his flight, so had an unexpected but surprisingly enjoyable road […]