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Category Archives: Dawn jogging
Pretty morning for long Dish run
About an hour after the Dawn Jogger returned home from an extended Dish run, the skies again opened up and the rain poured down. So there was a reason she had the area practically to herself this morning – others … Continue reading
Taking poser to new heights
The male Dawn Jogger coined the term “poser” for the many Great Blue Herons and snowy egrets that DJs would see on their morning runs and weekend hikes. These birds appear to stake territory so you often see them in … Continue reading
Wow – what a rainbow!
So the chatter this morning around the Bay Area has been about the weather. A somewhat unpredictable low pressure system rolled in last night and was still providing significant precipitation when the Dawn Jogger usually gets up for her Wednesday … Continue reading
Attuned to the signposts of life
One of the fun byproducts of InMenlo is that people pop into the Dawn Jogger’s life from all over. Yesterday she got an email from a man who collects old porcelain enamel California highway signs, which he showcases on his … Continue reading
For the romantic in all of us
The light was still too dim this morning for the Dawn Jogger to get a crisp photo of this couple sitting on a tree stump about half way to the top of Big Dish – in the rain. But it … Continue reading
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And yet another old favorite with a fit friend
There were many goodies at dinner last night, so even before they went to bed the Dawn Jogger and weekend guest Christine were resolved to do a good hike today. The closest and obvious choice is the Windy Hill loop … Continue reading
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Return to an old favorite with an old friend
The Dawn Jogger picked her UCLA classmate Christine up at the airport this morning and headed straight to Byxbee/Baylands park in Palo Alto to do the five plus mile loop at a brisk walk. This had been a long time … Continue reading
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Yet another sparkling sunny day
The long period of dry weather and sunny, warm days is about to end, according to the weather forecasters. And while it’s really chilly in the hollows just after dawn, it’s near shirt sleeve temp up on top of the … Continue reading
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Valentine’s day is big in Menlo
Jog the suburban streets of Menlo Park and you see lots of Valentine’s Day flags – and even hearts in trees. While this one was a bit “cute” in the Dawn Jogger’s mind, it also said it all. It brought … Continue reading
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You can see for miles and miles and miles
If it’s Wednesday, it’s “full Dish run” for the female Dawn Jogger. While she still sets out in the semi-dark, the earlier sunrise means real sunshine for more of her washboard, up and down circuit. While coming down to the … Continue reading
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Dawn Jogger 2011 