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APRIL 23, 2016
A Sunny Spring Family Ski Day in Tahoe
We managed to get out for a family ski day in late April, catching what felt like some of the last good snow of the season. The weather was perfect for spring…
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APRIL 17, 2016
A Mid-April Hike in the East Bay Hills
We took a hike somewhere in the East Bay on a perfectly clear Sunday in mid-April. This is that brief, intense period of spring when everything is…
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APRIL 2, 2016
A Sunny Weekend Spent at the Local Zoo
The first weekend of April was bright and clear, so we decided to spend a day outdoors at the zoo. It felt like the right kind of thing to do on a sunny…
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MARCH 31, 2016
Flying High on the Bungee Trampoline in Newport Beach
We were in Newport Beach at the end of March 2016, and the weather was exactly what you hope for: bright sun and a nearly cloudless blue sky. Down by the…
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FEBRUARY 14, 2016
A Valentine's Day Trip Out to Wine Country
We spent Valentine's Day out in the countryside back in 2016. It was a clear, bright February day, and the rolling hills were that vivid green you only get in…
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FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Clear Skies and Fresh Snow on the Mountain
Woke up at the end of January to a perfect winter scene. From the deck, the cabin and pines were covered in a fresh layer of snow, but the sky was completely…
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JANUARY 17, 2016
A Weekend of Contrasts: Coast and Snow
A quick trip out to the island for the weekend. The harbor was full of boats, and a layer of haze hung over the town as we came in. From up on the hills, you…
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JANUARY 2, 2016
A Few Days on the Slopes in Tahoe
The first few days of January 2016 were spent close to home, up on the mountain. The conditions were just right—plenty of fresh snow under a bright,…
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DECEMBER 25, 2015
A Holiday Ski Trip in the Mountains
We spent the holidays away from home this year, from mid-December through New Year's Day. The first few days were all about Christmas festivities. The kids…
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DECEMBER 1, 2015
Pike Place Market at Dusk in Early December
We arrived right as the light was fading in early December. The sky had turned a deep, flat blue, making all the city lights stand out. I watched traffic…
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