World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day.

A few weeks ago we traveled over Tioga Pass (Yosemite) to the Eastern Sierra… probably my favorite place to visit. We go quite often and every time we try to find at least one place that’s new to us. That might mean taking our chances by going off the paved road onto a dirt road and exploring.

There is always a sense of relief when you reach a sign and realize that you’re not lost!

This trip was good for my mental health… very good.

Last Day of Summer

Today is the last day of summer.

I love everything about fall… the colors, the weather, the smell of pumpkin candles, the spiced Starbucks coffee drinks, sweaters, football… everything!

But it’s still hard to beat the lazy days of summer. I will anxiously await your arrival again next year.

These two pictures were from a couple of summers ago. This year we didn’t get the opportunity to have a family Pinecrest Day. Hopefully next summer…

So Many Memories. . .

We have been clearing out Mom’s house getting it ready for the new owners. I didn’t anticipate that it would be so emotionally hard.

The last of mom’s belongings going home with Bryan and Shawna.

Somehow it seemed fitting that a few weeks ago I got to visit and go through the house that mom grew up in, and then my Aunt and Uncle lived. The original part of this house was built in 1849. The house has been vacant for years now and is probably condemned and beyond restoration. But I still love it.

If walls could talk… these houses hold so many memories.

The Best Reason

I’m ready to go. And the best reason?

Just getting away with family and friends and having a good time.

Almost The Best Reason

While catching “The Big One” is a great reason to go on this RV trip… it is not the #1 reason to go.

Still More Reasons To Go

It doesn’t get much more relaxing than life around a mountain campground.

More Reminders

I forgot how pretty Eagle Lake can be.

A Little Reminder

The more I stay home the more I WANT to stay home. So in planning for our RV trip that’s coming up to Eagle Lake, I needed a little reminder of why I should want to go. I pulled up past year’s pictures. I think it’s working.

I have more that I will be sharing with you… I think I need a week’s worth of reminders!

A Cool Reprieve

Tuesday was the hottest day of the year (so far). I was lucky to get a cool reprieve at the beach because Tuesday was the day we chose to go sea glass hunting. The added bonus of the cool weather was a day spent with good friends and, oh… some sea glass.

Thank you Terri & Char!

PDH

What’s the temperature this week? PDH (pretty damn hot!). Again.

I am looking forward to a day at the beach tomorrow with friends. It’s a sea glass hunting trip, but in reality for me it’s a day to get out of our PDH weather!

Love the beach . . .