Neither of the kids could remember the last time they visited (even though both of them had been twice!)
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Easter in Wilmington
With the kids on term one school holidays, the four of us made the trek up to the Southern Flinders Ranges to stay with the […]
The Premonition
The Premonition: A Pandemic Story, Michael Lewis I love Michael Lewis as an author. He’s one of those rare writers that can take a nonfiction […]
Becoming
Becoming, Michelle Obama Goodreads: In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women […]
First Home Game of 2022
Pops John took the four of us to Port’s first home game of 2022 on Saturday. The weather was magic for the event and it […]
Maslin Beach Riding
Lilia putting all those riding lessons from the grandparents to good use!
Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life
Beyond Order, Jordan Peterson To be honest, I found myself at time a little lost with Peterson’s latest addition to the literary world. I thoroughly […]
The Storyteller
The Storyteller, Dave Grohl Goodreads: So, I’ve written a book. Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (“It’s a […]
First Day of School and Work!
An emotional morning for everyone: pure excitement from the kids to finally be back in a physical classroom and a tear under the sunglasses from […]
What Really Happened in Wuhan
What Really Happened in Wuhan, Sharri Markson Definitely riddled with some right wing apologetics, but the fact checking on the cover up in Wuhan was […]
Mindf*ck
Mindf*ck, Christoper Wylie A must read for anyone who uses social media and intends on voting in an election. Goodreads: For the first time, the […]
Our Walkabout Two
A placeholder and link to our journey from California to Australia via Alaska and Europe during 2021.
This is Going to Hurt
This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay Goodreads: Welcome to the life of a junior doctor: 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a constant tsunami […]
Apocalypse Never
Apocalypse Never, Michael Shellenberger Goodreads: Michael Shellenberger has been fighting for a greener planet for decades. He helped save the world’s last unprotected redwoods. He […]
Memorial Day on the Estero
Amazing to think we didn’t have kids the last time we took the boat from the Bordessa dairy to the end of Estero de Americano. […]
Last Annadel Ride
Who knows when we’ll be back riding the trails of Annadel State Park again, so I wanted to document the kids descending their favorite South […]
Endurance
Endurance, Alfred Lansing A fantastic story of adventure, courage and survival. I stayed up until midnight too many nights, unable to put this thing down! […]
Halloween-And-A-Half
Who says you can’t have Halloween more than once a year?!
Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
Lilia’s fourth grade mission project is finally done!
Ocean Breeze Dairy Tour
Adventures with Sam and Jarrid are always the best!