Hiking Adventures in the San Francisco Peninsula and Beyond
San Andreas Lake, viewed from Sweeney Ridge Let me begin by stating the obvious, namely, that these are my personal views, and not those of any employer, past or present. First, some background, for those not familiar with me or this personal blog. I have practiced law in various in-house and law firms settings for the … Continue reading Working with Legal
It should bother me, perhaps, that in my late forties I have gotten no closer to visiting Brazil than these Mundo Novo beans (pictured above), from one of my favorite local roasters, Liminal Coffee, discovered earlier this year at the San Mateo, California farmers’ market. In response to my third posting in the past week of … Continue reading Morning Musings
Mori Point, Pacifica In contrast to Windy Hill, this one was really windy, putting even the weather-beaten Cliffs of Moher to shame. Sustained, gale-force (some exaggeration perhaps) winds, pulsating, relentless, nature’s air conditioner set to really, really high. In 1888, Stefano Mori, an Italian immigrant, purchased farm and ranchland overlooking the Pacific. Now part of the … Continue reading Mori Point
View from the Eagle Trail To be accurate, this was part II. Part I happened two weeks ago, a six-mile hike up Betsy Crowder Trail and Spring Ridge Trail, to Skyline, and back. It was wide open and, not to disappoint entirely, somewhat windy. Part II, yesterday, was not at all windy, traversing the heavily wooded southwestern quadrant … Continue reading Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
In the past year, I have become a semi-prolific (day) hiker. A friend pointed out that real hikers go on multi-day treks. I do not disagree, but I am not much of a camper, and a one-day 10-mile loop suits me just me. A multi-day Alps trek is very tentatively planned for Fall 2022. Huts, not tents, … Continue reading San Francisco Days (and Other Ramblings)
Once again, after spending most of the season in the top four, Leicester City is out of UEFA Champions League (UCL) play. Chelsea slid into the fourth (and final) spot, after Leicester City lost to Tottenham (2-4) and Chelsea lost to Aston Villa (1-2). For Chelsea, better to be lucky than good rings true once again. Liverpool … Continue reading The Last (Domestic) Hike
RCD Espanyol vs. Villarreal, October 2018 It’s crunch time again, in European Football, as most leagues play their final game this weekend. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Leicester City (currently 3, 4, and 5, in the Premier League) are vying for the final two Champions League slots. If Chelsea and Liverpool win, Leicester City, after another strong season, goes … Continue reading The Beautiful Game
Cholla Cactus Garden, Joshua Tree National Park Some time has passed since my last post. So, this is a longer one, but, be assured, worth your time. The confluence of middle age and a pandemic is an interesting one. Introspection upon introspection might be the best way to describe it. Time in the desert might be another … Continue reading Back to Normal?
Not Japan or DC But our low hills are bursting With new life and hope
La Jolla Shores Beach In my last post (Costa del Sol), on the purpose of work and the corresponding need for a vacation, I wrote at some length about my grandfather, for whom work was not work, but a calling. To be fair, I did mention my grandmother (Lia), but almost only in passing. She … Continue reading International Women’s Day
The Peninsula Hiking Club 