Whale Encounters in Guerrero Negro
Every February and March, we hear a buzz around San Felipe about the grey whale migration on the Pacific coast. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, we are told over and over. So this year we had the...
View ArticleCarnaval, Futbol, and Hula Hoops
The kids and Trent have all joined futbol teams (Holt’s first time playing on a soccer team ever was a full game!). We had a chance to take part in the Mardis Gras Carnaval, and we’re making and...
View ArticleMexico musings
How tall? Some might remember seeing ads for the National Pen Company on TV and in magazines in the 70’s. Well, around the early 1980’s, in a business promotion, they reportedly gave their retailers a...
View ArticleRadio and Learning + A Little News
Mazie's new favorite place in the whole world. Saguaro National Park east of Tucson, Tanque Verde trail National Public Radio has a large presence in New Mexico. In addition to NPR, The University of...
View ArticleSummer Bounty
Chill Out Tincture - lemon balm, rose and peach Hiking the M with Tess We are garden-sitting in the Garden City this first part of August. Friends with a bountiful garden are off on vacation and need...
View ArticleMontana Summer… so far
Catching a toad near Cold Creek Sitting on Janet's porch in the Mission Mountains with Gabe and Jemma One popular toad Partner Pretzle, Mazie Jane and Jemma Hanging out at the Montana Herb Gathering...
View ArticleEastern Sierras
Eastern Sierras Originally uploaded by cami renfrow In the Alabama Hills west of Lone Pine. The sharp Inyo range of Death Valley lies across the valley behind us.
View ArticleReaching Shore (Mazie Jane’s first post ever)
Paddling in Morro Bay We went kayaking. And while we were paddling we saw a sea otter. And when we saw the sea otter he poked his head up. Then when we reached shore we jumped out. And when we were on...
View ArticleSittin’ on the Dock of the Bay
As we drink our coffee and the kids eat their oatmeal this morning, we’re looking out over a sandy fishing bay in Morro Bay, California. A dozen sailboats in white, pink, blue, brown, red bob gently...
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