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Butano State Park

Purisima Creek

Mt Umunhum

The first batch of 20 books for 2026! While I have five 5-star books in this set (first five shown), I just want to talk about Sally Rooney. When I finished Intermezzo, I just thought it was one of the best books I had read, so I dived into Normal Pe
Pictures from #purisimacreekredwoods and #butanostatepark from Valentines Day weekend.
Pictures from Calero and Santa Teresa County Parks
Pictures from our trip to LA (Dec 2025)
#catcafelounge has some beautiful kitties
My last 18 books of the year. Of note were Lonesome Dove, The Emperor of Gladness, Small Things Like These, Buckeye, Eiger Dreams, and Discontent. Out of these, Lonesome Dove was a surprise instant classic for me and a book I believe I will consider
Sunrise hike at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. Nov 28, 2025.
At Death Valley National Park on Nov, 26, 2025. There was water at Badwater Basin! And we got to see it for the second year in a row!
At Red Rocks Canyon National Conservation Area on Nov 25, 2025.
Canyoneering at Keyhole Canyon on Nov 24, 2025. @cassiezhangarver ‘s first canyoneering trip!
Gold Butte National Monument and Arizona Hot Springs on Nov 23, 2025.
Mojave National Preserve on Nov 22, 2025. Kelso Dunes and Teutonia Peak.
Pictures from an evening hike at #santateresacountypark
My latest 20 books. In this batch, I gave 5 stars to the following books: Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer, Five Decembers by James Kestrel, Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie, Wayward by Blake Crouch, and Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily
Fall Festival at Martial Cottle County Park was so much fun for everyone. There were a ton of vendors giving out free merch! My favorite was cherry tomatoes and spearmint!
Camping trip down to Los Osos with @cassiezhangarver , @harmon_absher_ , and the girls.