Family weekendJune 7, 2026
The Day We Let the Kids Lead
A family Saturday at Gilroy Gardens, where imperfect plans, gentle rides, strange trees, and one unnecessary pinwheel became the parts worth remembering.
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Longer notes from recent days, family traditions, and places that made me slow down long enough to notice them.
Bay Area weekendMay 31, 2026
A Sunday Made for Browsing
This weekend, downtown Berkeley made room for books, conversation, and the simple pleasure of wandering from table to table without needing to hurry.
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Weekend awayMay 24, 2026
A quiet weekend by the coast
A short drive, a bluff above the water, and enough empty space in the day to remember how good it feels to move slowly.
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At homeMay 17, 2026
Lunch under the lemon tree
A backyard table, a few dishes passed around, and the easy rhythm of an afternoon with nowhere else to be.
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