Monthly Archives: August 2011

Finding a spot of color on another gray morning

The Dawn Jogger found herself alone around Lake Lagunita except for one pajama clad jogger. (Why waste time changing when you wake up; this method eliminates dirty running clothes.) Had the continuing gray scared everyone off? It’s hardly a mood … Continue reading

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Whither the sun at sunrise?

So the sun is now close to rising at a time the Dawn Jogger might be out and about and watching it rise. But the chances are slim this summer when coastal fog creeps inland overnight and stays in palce … Continue reading

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Last hurrah for Grace’s Garden, summer 2011 vintage

While there is another little person who comes along on Sunday family visits, the Dawn Jogger still refers to the assembled crew as “Grace and the gang.” And upon arrival today (largely ignoring baby brother James except for the obligatory … Continue reading

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Lunch time photo lesson

The Dawn Jogger returned to the Saturday Dish run, which had fallen off the regular schedule for reasons she’s not quite sure, given that the cranky knee has been good to go for a number of weeks. But the fun … Continue reading

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It’s August but there’s water in the creek

Joggers, walkers, and cyclists who frequent the bridge at the end of San Mateo Drive over San Francisquito Creek are in agreement about one thing – rarely has there been water in the Creek this late in the summer. This … Continue reading

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Peninsula air conditioning makes for good Arastradero outing

While it was admittedly later than usual, the Dawn Jogger awoke to sunshine rather than overcast skies this morning. But the fog bank was still hugging the western hills, which meant it would be stay cool enough for an outing … Continue reading

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Stanford’s spaceship gets a coat of cement

The Dawn Jogger finds it amazing to watch the building of what will be a new performing arts center at Stanford, set to open a year from now. She calls it a space ship as the early scaffolding looked just … Continue reading

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Bridge over not so troubled water

Usually by this time of year, there’s not a drop of water anywhere near Lake Lagunita. But the June rains have left a a few large puddles near the dry lake bed. During the rainy months a stream of water … Continue reading

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Gray skies negate pretty sunrise

Many local folks are commenting the cool summer, except, of course those few days earlier in July when it was scorching hot. But the coastal fog has been much in evidence most mornings, which keeps the lid on temperatures later … Continue reading

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