Hiking Adventures in the San Francisco Peninsula and Beyond
The California Poppy, captured during our last hike (Mount Diablo) I have been enamored of this concept for quite some time. Not exactly minimalism or disposing of anything that does not spark joy. Decluttering, yes. Not exactly essentialism or mindfulness, although both can be worthwhile, for different reasons. Not shorter, less strenuous hikes, although next … Continue reading Less is More
Sugarloaf Peak (San Mateo, CA) The surge continues. But, at Sugarloaf Peak, in San Mateo, but for a masked hiker (new show?) or two, it might as well be business as usual. Mind you, Sugarloaf was not my first choice. Pulgas Ridge (https://johnpavolotsky.com/2021/12/24/pulgas-ridge-and-hiking-year-in-review/), my go-to for dog friendly hikes, was packed, no parking except on the streets, perhaps a third … Continue reading Sugarloaf Peak
Stairs to Point Reyes Lighthouse Trust but verify. Trust is earned. Trust me (pun intended), I get it. In no small part, the job of a lawyer is to question, probe, challenge, test, etc. the assumptions and motivations of his, her, or their clients and the other side. More granularly, we scrutinize not only individual words, but the placement … Continue reading Trust (In a Low Trust World)
The near-perfect cappuccino I had posted a top 5 idea list for the new year on another social networking site. Due to the positive response, I will add a few more, with [brackets] to delineate the additions. Enjoy. It seems worthwhile to start the year with a top 5 idea list: 1. Continuous learning is a #mindset. … Continue reading Top 10 Ideas – 2022
Some stats, notes and observations: Duration: 3.5 hours (including a few stops for water, snacks, etc.)Distance: 9.8 miles (8.5 per All Trails)Elevation Gain: 1,745 feetWeather: 53° F at 8am, 34 AQI, partly cloudy Starting Location: South Parking Lot, Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP parking lot (@Skyline Blvd) Route (URL): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/summit-spring-crystal-spring-bay-tree-and-dean-loopRoute Details: Loop: Summit Spring to Crystal Springs to Bay Tree to … Continue reading Huddart County Park
Not quite Paris, but Café La Tartine in Redwood City will do nicely, especially during a pandemic. Functional cappuccino. Absolutely delicious croissant, fresh from the oven, comparable to, if not better than, one I might enjoy from a boulangerie in the 7th arrondissement, close to La Tour Eiffel. Yes, I had to wait ten minutes, but it was pleasant … Continue reading October
Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Hmm. In high school, more than thirty years ago, I was a good student, decent in sports (tennis, soccer, and basketball), and reasonably well-rounded. Jack of all trades, probably master of none. Today, I’m a proficient writer, decent soccer player, competent hiker, etc. I am also a father, son, grandson, legal … Continue reading What’s Your Superpower?
Japanese Garden, Balboa Park, San Diego Let me begin by stating the obvious, namely, that these are my personal views, and not those of any employer, past or present. This is part 5 of what was originally planned as a 3-part series on contracting best practices. Part 4 is Principled Contracting: https://johnpavolotsky.com/2021/08/10/principled-contracting/ There, you will find links … Continue reading Win-Win Contracting
New roast The San Mateo Farmer’s Market seemed, for lack of a better word, normal this morning. Tons of vendors, lots of people, a cool breeze from the Pacific, about ten miles away, the fog trying to surmount the coastal range. California officially “reopened” this week. Roughly half of the patrons were still masked, despite high vaccination rates … Continue reading Saturday Morning Coffee
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
The Peninsula Hiking Club 