A big gang of us went back to Heart’s Desire Beach in Tomales Bay today. As always with this crowd of Albany Bulb Swimmers, it feels like a celebration whenever we gather in any kind of numbers. Last time I swam here, I struggled mightily with the Moon Jellies, but eventually made a kind of… Read More Moon Jelly Madness (Day 268)
When I was in first or second grade, my class took a field trip to an Albertson’s grocery store. It was the very same Albertson’s I’d shopped at a hundred times with my dad and brother, but to go with my classmates cast it in a whole new light; it was special and strange; the… Read More Heart’s Desire (Day 23)
If I were a cup, I’d be spilling all over the floor right now, so full am I with the love showered on me in the last several days. Kevin bought me these woolly boots for my birthday to keep my feet toasty after my swims and I’ve been wearing them constantly. My feet are… Read More Gratitude (Day 12)
Welp, I’m fifty. I had an amazing birthday. It started in Inverness with a stunning sunrise. I stood and watched the day unfold, coffee warming my hands. The sun came up glorious and warm and Kevin and I went for a kayak, paddling vigorously, muscles burning, and then drifting quietly, watching the birds splash into… Read More Birthday (Day 11)
My pre-birthday celebrations continued today. Kevin and I drove up to Inverness where we are staying for two nights at the beautiful Dancing Coyote Beach. It was the first day since January 1st that if I wasn’t doing this swimming challenge, I would have skipped. My plan was to swim in Tomales Bay when we… Read More Inverness (Day 10)