Category: Caltrans

Earthquake, Tsunami, Six Vehicle Accident Day

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When I drive to the beach house from my regular house, it takes exactly two hours if there are no accidents, roadwork or bad weather. Today was not a two-hour-drive day. I pulled out of the driveway at 10:02, thinking I’d be there by noon. The dogs were in the back seat, Daisy on her… Continue reading Earthquake, Tsunami, Six Vehicle Accident Day

The Squirrels’ Rude Awakening

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The pair of squirrels that used to live in the Valley Oak tree in the yard below mine have gone  AWOL. I can’t blame them. Their habitat was destroyed one rainy day when my neighbors had their trees trimmed.  I was at a memorial service, and when I returned, surprise!  Their Valley Oak (the reason… Continue reading The Squirrels’ Rude Awakening

The Upside of Self-quarantining — Is There One?

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I have a science friend who used the term social distancing a month ago. I listened to her. I thought of my sis in a nursing home situation, the sister I visit daily, and thought to myself, I need to do this. Two weekends ago, I skipped a Motown review at a large theater and… Continue reading The Upside of Self-quarantining — Is There One?