I have an Encinitas outing that was so nice we did it twice – once just me and my husband and once with the kids, too. Start near The Lumberyard shopping center in Encinitas. SinceContinue reading
Tag: San Diego
Something Splendid: A Spike at the Sea
I took an extra day off work today and took a walk on the beach. As I was leaving, I turned for a last look and noticed this century plant towering over things. And yes,Continue reading
A Visit to the Los Jilgueros Preserve
My kids get a four-day weekend for President’s Day. We usually take the time off, too, and take a short trip to somewhere nearby. Past trips have included our visit to Universal Studios and downtownContinue reading
Something Splendid: Book Art
This is a section of the art installation made of books at the San Diego Public Library auditorium. I got to admire it at length while I waited in line with my older daughter toContinue reading
Something Splendid: October Beach Walk
It was hot and windy on Friday, and I decided that my usual rollerblade outing wouldn’t be very enjoyable in those conditions. I went for a walk on the beach instead. The kite surfers wereContinue reading
Something Splendid: Biking by the Birds
My older daughter had plans with her friends on Saturday, so we took our nine year-old out for a bike ride along the San Diego river. We park near Quivira Basin and ride along theContinue reading
Something Splendid: September Beach Outing
I want to try something new here – once a week, usually on Sundays, I’ll post a picture that makes me happy. I’ll call these “something splendid” posts. Some pictures will be recent, some willContinue reading
Spring Break Sampling
Both of our kids were out of town for spring break this year, so my husband and I got a chance to try some new restaurants without worrying about whether there would be something onContinue reading