So Many Seasons
Yesterday I went into San Francisco with Brooke, Matt and satchel. I was privileged to be invited along to be with Satchel if the need arose. UCSF sits atop the hills of San Francisco; the beautiful place where Satchel came into this world and where we got a peek of the little one.
We had a long, long wait and Satchel was an angel. We read. And chatted. I mean, HE chatted. He has grown so much since he returned from his long road trip.
Today I worked at the school all morning and as it got to be noon, I remembered that Camille didn't have any lunch money so I ordered her a grilled cheese and myself a Caesar Salad. We met in the park to share the meal together. The Sonoma Plaza (the "park") was gorgeous today. The golden leaves had fallen, creating a blanket on the lawn.
Later I perused the bookstore looking for secondhand classics for son Alex. His birthday is in a couple of weeks and his buddy called me and said he was going to visit him, if I had anything to send. Speaking to Alex, he's longing for more Jack London. As a child, I often took him hiking here, a very short jaunt from our home. He loved it the most, climbing through the ruins of the old Wolf House, and up the rocks and trees. I found a couple titles that he has yet to read, and tucked a few autumn leaves that I gathered, between the pages for him, "from home".
The valley is a kaleidoscope of color as I drive down the highway snapping photos on the move!
And I don't think I've ever told you. Sonoma has its very own ghost tour, Strange Wine I was reminded of it today as I drove past one of the homes that is said to have some spirit life. I remember years ago when Camille and I were doing an early morning paper route to help Alex earn money for his Europe trip. It was way before dawn and she spotted the residing spirit through the window. Consequently, she'd scrunch her little girl eyes tightly closed, with little fists pressing on her eyelids with all of her might, whenever we drove by after that morning. This is that house:
Brooke and I are both Scorpios. We need to take this tour together for our birthdays.
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We are so going. I wonder if I should invite Camille?
Oh what a wonderful post! (LOL!) I love reading your stuff & your pictures are so great! The valley looks beautiful. Ohio is absolutely gorgeous right now, too, w/so much color. I read your post before starting work & your joy & love for your family & all things just picks me up! It's always so positive. Congrats on your new granddaughter; you have a truly beautiful, happy, blessed family. Peace & blessing always.
Posted by: tracey in Ohio | October 25, 2007 at 05:35 AM
PS: I love the idea of slipping leaves in between pages of the book for your son. I have a nephew in Iraq that we send books to regularly - think I'll send him a touch of Fall from Ohio. What a cool idea!
Posted by: tracey in Ohio | October 25, 2007 at 05:37 AM