Futzing & Pondering

[mallorys_camera]

It was cold yesterday, but not as cold as it has been—meaning temps actually hit the 30° F mark. Plus, it was the only day this week when the weather forecasters were not forecasting rain or snow.

So, I went tromping.

Wintery & forbidding as you can see.

But undeniably beautiful.



I Remunerated some. Since I just got paid a large-to-me sum from one of my clients, I donated a large-to-me amount to Andy Kim’s New Jersey Senatorial campaign.

I don’t live in New Jersey, but I will ❤️LUV❤️ Andy Kim forever because of this photo taken on the night of the Jan 6th right-wing flashmob at the Capitol:



(No, I don’t think the events of January 6 constituted “insurrection.”)

Also, Andy Kim is a graduate of the remarkable Deep Springs College, from which my son Ichabod also graduated.

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Mostly yesterday, I futzed & pondered.

I thought some more about moving back to California. There are some parts of California I could probably afford: the extreme northern coastal areas (Mendocino County, Humboldt County), the northern Sacramento Valley (Chico.)

(I could probably afford to live in the Central Valley, too, but I wouldn’t want to.)

The extreme northern coastal areas are heart-stoppingly beautiful, but I think I’m done with isolation & heavy marine layers.

Chico has extreme heat & unhealthy air due to the now-constant wild fires. But it’s a college town, meaning indie film houses & other culture. Plus bicycle-friendly.

Anyhoo, I shall futz & ponder some more.



I caught the kiskas nuzzling this morning!

First sign of mutual affection I’ve ever observed between the two of them!

Mostly they hiss at each other & tussle.

But I guess that’s what siblings do, so maybe I wasn’t sold a counterfeit bill of goods when I was told they were a “bonded pair.”

Comments

[bleodswean]

I've not heard of Deep Springs but am going to pass that link on to my niece!

Chico...is spiraling the drain, my friend. There are many reasons for this, but the main is a liberally minded government with zero political experience. Plus, the aftermath of the Camp Fire destroyed this town in ways that will continue to decimate for decades to come. I would gladly give you the tour...and there may be hidden opportunities here that I don't see from my mountain. For example, the Arts Commission is ripe for all manner of experience - friends, local shake ups, mounting exhibits...and they have an astonishing museum in the old convention building.

[mallorys_camera]

Chico...is spiraling the drain, my friend.

That's probably the reason why I can afford it. 😀