San Diego
I’ve been a San Diegan for over ten years now, but I still very much feel like I’m getting to know the city. I post about my explorations and thoughts about my still “newish” home.
Kettner and Vine – San Diego
A new homeless shelter is in the planning stages here in San Diego, and as expected, the opposition has come out in force with their lawn signs. The new shelter will be constructed at Kettner and Vine. Initially I had assumed this was somewhere in Mission Hills, since that’s where I have seen the signs, […]
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Mission Hills Library
It’s been a couple years since the new Mission Hills Library moved from it’s former location more in the heart of Mission Hills, to the neighorhood’s eastern edge a few blocks away…
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Will Ride for Pizza
I’ve been wanting to try a full weekend adventure in the desert for a couple years. It’s a decent drive from San Diego to get to Anza Borrego
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Idyllwild Weekend
It’s easy to question your choices when you’re shivering and slowly removing soaked articles of clothing while sitting alone in your car.
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In Need of a Hike
Generally when it’s a bit drizzly in San Diego, I want to hang out at home. Those rainy days are a rare treat
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South Ridge San Jacinto
Being a parent who loves to get out on outdoor adventures can be challenging. While we’ve successfully taken our little one on numerous hikes and backpacking trips (like this one on the Jennie Lake Loop, and this one to Blue Lake), it’s often times difficult to hit that point of physical exertion where you’re exhausted and […]
Read MoreHey San Diego: Utilize Your Waterfront Better!
San Diego has some of the best weather in the entire US, and being right on the coast, and a downtown that is adjacent to water, it has tremendous assets that other cities just can’t match. It’s interesting that until recently, downtown San Diego has done a pretty incredible job of cutting itself off from […]
Read MoreSan Diego Urban Canyon Explorations
I love to get out and explore the more wild areas surrounding wherever I live, but I sometimes overlook the good stuff that’s really close to home. We decided this week to explore two canyons, both within walking distance of home. Maple Canyon On Saturday we did a four mile loop, making our way down […]
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