Tag Archives: Fort Funston

Sunday Walk

Posted on January 29, 2017 by

We went for a Sunday walk at our fave off-leash dog-friendly park, Fort Funston. We owed it to Beau after getting cooped up at home during the sequence of storms. We were also gone for most of the year-end holiday … Continue reading →

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As 2014 Comes To A Close, Two Things

Posted on January 1, 2015 by

My, my, how time has flown! Once again, I’m faced with the last day of the year. Beau and I take advantage of the bright sunny afternoon. I buckle him up, put on my hat, scarf and warm jacket. Off … Continue reading →

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Splish-Splashing Away!

Posted on October 13, 2014 by

Beau has discovered that he likes the water after all.  On a recent Saturday trip to Fort Funston, Beau surprised us by running towards the on-rushing waves. It used to be that he would not even deign to get his … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning Family Hike

Posted on January 27, 2014 by

This weekend, when we did our family hike, we talked about you and your two cousins, among other matters. We recalled your years of growing up closely together, and where each of you are now. I like to view them … Continue reading →

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A Picture of Joy

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

This post is in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy!  Watching Beau running around so happy is just a pleasure! Related: Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy (forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy (katjusablog.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy of Dogs … Continue reading →

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Focal Point

Posted on December 20, 2013 by

This week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post is titled “One.”  Every good photograph needs a focal point. It’s the thing that draws the viewer’s eye and tells the story. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: One (nwframeofmind.com) Weekly Photo Challenge … Continue reading →

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Haiku Catchoo I & 2

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Stroll along the beach, To eye, to sniff another, Tails up! Wag! New friends! I walk along side Of you, to shield you from harm. As long as I can. This post was inspired by the Daily Post’s Weekly Writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Beau, BlogHer, Daily Post Challenge, Daily Prompt, dog, DPChallenge, Exercise, Fort Funston, Great Dane, Haiku, Hiking, NaBloPoMo, Nano Poblano 2013, Pets, Uncategorized, Weekly Writing Challenge, YeahWrite | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Sense of Community

Posted on October 17, 2013 by

Not long ago, when we realized that we were true empty nesters, we took a hard look at our surroundings.  Certainly, the house was a little too big for three (hubby, me and the dog) for most of the time. … Continue reading →

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Somewhere, Beyond The Sea….

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

There are many reasons why we love the sea.  We love to stare out into its wide expanse and lose ourselves in the undulating waves as they ebb and flow on the sandy shore. Mostly, it calms. It soothes.  We … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Places

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

Today’s WordPress Daily Prompt asks for Places:  Beach, mountain, forest, or somewhere else entirely? It was early Saturday morning, and the family just had to go for a hike along the beach. The temperatures have warmed up a bit in … Continue reading →

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