Category Archives: Dawn jogging

Late season dahlia spotted on afternoon walk

The Dawn Jogger was not that this morning. An unexpected house guest prompted a more leisurely breakfast and then trip up to SFO. But she took the occasion of an afternoon appointment in the neighborhood to do an extended loop. … Continue reading

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Halloween arrived this past weekend

On a walk downtown and back (yes, her knee is cranky again), it was clear that Menlo residents had been busy decorating their homes for Halloween this past weekend (just as the Dawn Jogger had done with the help of … Continue reading

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A day of taste treats and horses

Good meal deal and horses, all in one day, equal a pretty good day in the Dawn Jogger’s mind. Add to that the kind of warm fall weather that folks in the Bay Area are accustomed to, and it has … Continue reading

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The Dawn Jogger’s marriage to Chris and Steve

The Dawn Jogger is a bit surprised at her sadness about Steve Jobs’ death. She didn’t know the man and has heard horror stories about his management style during both his first and second stint at Apple. All that aside, … Continue reading

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Yet another spectacular Dish morning

When the Dawn Jogger pulled into the Piers Lane parking area before dawn this morning, she had company; about five other cars were already parked. So maybe she’s not the only one who enjoys setting out in the dark up … Continue reading

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Early morning outing at Bedwell Bayfront Park includes showers

When the Dawn Jogger arrived at Bedwell Bayfront Park this morning before dawn she found herself almost alone, which is not typical. The clouds that brought rain overnight had largely departed, so what did her fellow early morning exercisers know … Continue reading

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Forget pets, it’s missing sweaters that we want returned

First, a disclosure that shouldn’t really be surprising. It’s dark when the Dawn Jogger heads out this time of the year. That makes photo taking tough, especially when trusty Lumio “thinks” it can take a snapshot that in reality comes … Continue reading

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Crows take up residence in time for Halloween

Residents talk about just when the crows came to Menlo Park. The consensus is that they haven’t always been here. But now there are flocks of them. One such flock seemed to follow the Dawn Jogger as she walked the … Continue reading

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Big dawn at Big Dish

The Dawn Jogger is always loathe to diss her trusty Lumix. But like the male DJ always reminded her, the eye/brain will consistently beat the camera/brain. She headed up the back side of the Dish when there was just enough … Continue reading

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Magical morning at Bedwell Bayfront Park

Given that the Dawn Jogger has done a lot of whining about the grey mornings this summer (now fall), most recently during her Southern California outings, she’s in a celebratory mood, thanks to a predawn outing at Bedwell Bayfront Park. … Continue reading

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