Positively awful conference on faith and science on Monday. Only saving graces were (a) being with Anne and SHC colleagues, (b) running into old friends like Chris Valdez and Ken Swan, and (c) strolling the beautiful grounds, which reminded me very much of Sacred Heart Atherton. 

Checked out this lovely state park on our way to the RS department party in Benecia. Beautiful Bay views (including of my least favorite bridge across the bay) and a fun time watching some friendly fishermen. Made a quick stop also to check out the Botanical Garden. Lovely local gems. 

Even on a typically cold and foggy “summer” day in SF, I love the area around the Park/Beach Chalet: the WPA murals, the windmill in GG Park, and Ocean Beach, of course. Great walk there with my favorites this morning. 

Picked up my 13,500 today without leaving the neighborhood! Back and forth to school twice (once with Mary Bear) 3 hours at Bosco’s basement, around Washington Square Park, then errands on Bay Street (Goodwill drop-off, DeLise icey treats, Safeway for yogurt, Trader Joe’s for the usuals) ending in this lovely view of an early moon rising over the icons of North Beach: Coit Tower and Sts. Peter and Paul! 

Took a hike up Lover’s Lane to Julius Khan park after the parade and ceremonies at the National Cemetery and family picnic at the Main Post. Walked back to the car via the Woodline and Yoda statue. 

Searched out a local hike after a bbq with the Eng family in Belmont. The draught seems to have really affected the dam at this park. Next time, we’ll have to take the .9 hike to the Sugarloaf Mountain view!

To continue the “step” theme after class with my student Summer’s mom at the Presidio Y, I decided it was high time to explore the Lyon Street steps, since I’ve been parking by the Lombard/Chestnut gates on Lyon for the last year! 

Parked on Union/Baker and walked up Lyon to Broadway (who knew there was a Presidio entrance there?) and then down the stairs on Baker. Lots of gardeners and construction workers fixing up the palacial homes of Pacific Heights!

Today’s blog is an homage to my husband, and today’s walk commemorates the 8th anniversary of our first date at 1896 Hyde Street. Luella may be gone, but the corner where he turned and suggested it, and the driveway that he turned into to help me with my broken foot are still decidedly in place! Fun to stroll past these familiar spots today on my WW walk. Happy anniversary, lb!

Great walk at the Seton Provincialate today, as part of the SHC faculty/staff retreat. Moves tells me it was 39 minutes…tip to tip on the far end of the property, plus the lake and the Stations. Saw a huge jack rabbit hopping on one end and a huge buck crossed my path on the other end. A hot, but gorgeous day. Love that place! Loads of fond memories, particularly of Emmitsburg connections, and statues of friends abound all over the property.