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Short Days, Dangerous Crosswalks, Too Many Books

December 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Posted in boat, books, cross walk, memoir, pedestrians, shadow, shade, spring, stomach issues, sweater, winterLeave a comment

The winter solstice is behind us, so each day is two minutes longer as we creep our way out of the dark nights of winter. In the meantime, I must remember to take off my sunglasses after following along the freeway sound wall and turning onto the mile-long road to my court. The ten-block drive… Continue reading Short Days, Dangerous Crosswalks, Too Many Books

Felony Hit and Run — Who Knew?

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 Posted in accident, cross walk, felony, hit and run, hospital, memoir, paramedics, police officer, witnessLeave a comment

It was an ordinary Tuesday morning until it wasn’t. I drove home from the chiropractor a little earlier than usual because my chiropractor was on vacation (still had my massage), and I had people coming for teacups at 10:15. I pulled up to the stop sign. Only one more to go before I would get… Continue reading Felony Hit and Run — Who Knew?

Pedestrians, Beware!

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Posted in board and care, California, Chevy, cross walk, dogs, memoir, Prius, traffic, visionLeave a comment

Yesterday morning, a Sunday, I was driving down a busy road (Camino Ramon) to my sister’s board and care home. I had the newspaper, my laptop, and a busy day ahead. At the stop sign I stopped and waited my turn. Then I started through the intersection and whoa! A man with a big dog… Continue reading Pedestrians, Beware!