Category Archives: Other life

Nothing like Christmas Eve to excite little girls

The Dawn Jogger headed to Oakland on Christmas Eve afternoon to spend the night with Grace and the gang in anticipation of Santa’s visit. First on the “to do” list was the 4:30 service at St. John’s, an Episcopal church … Continue reading

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Full on spirit in a Christmas tree hat

The Dawn Jogger walked to church this morning. It was one of her favorite services, Lessons & Carols. On the way back she did a little shopping at the Sunday farmer’s market. There she spotted a very Christmasy little girl. … Continue reading

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The wonderful and impossible to photograph Christmas tree

Some years ago the Dawn Joggers installed new lights in the Redwood tree that’s on the corner of their property. Many neighbors stopped by to thank them. Unfortunately the tree is impossible to photograph. Taken from Oak Ave., there’s a … Continue reading

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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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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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Bloodbath, just as predicted

At least the Dawn Jogger took no expectations to tonight’s football game. Stanford was expected to win and win big. Stanford won and won big. It was much more palatable to photograph the female Bruins on the field…

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Lunch time stop with Richard Burton

Feeling the pull of the reservoir, the Dawn Jogger headed out to join the pre-work crowd for a spin around that body of water in Central Park, then back via 72nd, making it a decent if not great workout. She … Continue reading

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Where she was about 1:51 EDT today

The Dawn Jogger has been so many places today, she’s not sure exactly where she was when the “East Coast” earthquake hit. But she thinks she may have been taking a photo of the public art that is scattered around … 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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There’s Grace on parade on the 4th of July

The city of Menlo Park has a very family-friendly 4th of July parade. Where in past years there’s been the occasional school band, old fire engine and vintage car, this year it really was only kids on decorated bikes and … Continue reading

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