Category Archives: weather

Blustery Day

Posted on February 4, 2020 by

  Contrary to popular thought that California has perfect winters, we have wind. Not gentle ocean breezes. Rip your table umbrellas out and deposit them in your neighbor’s yard wind. Destructive and bone chilling, these winds blow into town and … Continue reading →

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Winter captivity

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

An icy blast steals my breath as I zip up my hoodie. Tight jeans, unbearable in summer, hug warmth into my legs. Lollie, my Pomeranian, trots at the end of his leash, ears pricked and tail curled over his back. … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Rain

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

I know that someone who lives in a state that continually suffers drought should not complain about rain. But there’s something you should know about the effect of precipitation on southern California. First of all, our cities have not been … Continue reading →

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A Desert Lament

Posted on September 15, 2015 by

If I only knew then what I know now, I wouldn’t be so out of shape. Sighing, I lay down my Kindle, and push myself out of my sunken couch. My hips protest as I shift from one swollen ankle … Continue reading →

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