by beachraven | Jan 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Quarry Park, Monterey, California They noticed me first. I wasn’t even aware of them until I felt something staring at me and peered into the woods. Three young deer with enormous ears and big black eyes stood frozen like statues looking straight at me. I...
by beachraven | Jan 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove, California We’ve had about twenty storms this season, and they’ve all been different. Today, I’m staring out a window as grey clouds pass by at an unnatural speed. Gusts of wind blow limbs and leaves sideways, and wind...
by beachraven | Dec 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Tournament of Roses Parade On New Year’s Day 1971, the Englewood, Colorado high school marching band performed in the Tournament of Roses Parade. I think it’s no exaggeration to say I was third chair sousaphone (marching tuba). The band, 180 of us, boarded...
by beachraven | Dec 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Monte Vista, Monterey, California The sun set as I stepped out the door for my evening walk. It was later than usual, but I pushed on and took the path through the forest and into the upper neighborhoods. I rounded a corner, and there sat the Holiday Wishing...
by beachraven | Dec 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Peters Gate, Monterey, California It rained all day yesterday, glorious, coveted, wet dripping rain. The air felt fresh and alive as I stepped out for my morning walk. My usually cheerful neighbor had a look of resolve on her face as she loaded their car,...
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