trajectory of a life

There’s a fire burnin’ in the back forty
I’m still findin’ out who the hell I am
And I’m so tired of wastin’ it away
Gonna find the time to realize
I’m in deep on better days

~Zach Bryan, Better Days

July highlights + happenings

• July 4 fireworks escape + getaway in Santa Cruz Mountains
• spent lots of time at dog parks
• continued Pippa’s training classes
• interviewed many property management companies
• changed property managers + dealt with all of associated headaches
• new tenants for Denver house
• started consistent riding again
• attended many Groundfloor events
• monthly call with some of my favorites
• completed annual blood work/labs + positive results
• celebrated DH’s work accomplishments
• officially launched community action club + scheduled first two events
• facial
• laughed a ton at Mrs. Doubtfire
• donated blood for the first time in 10 years
• cheered on DH at the SF Marathon
• dentist
• attended one Creative Mornings session
• met up with friends
• visited dahlia garden
• floated
• booked autumn NYC trip
• finished season three of Hacks and The Bear
• started watching Omnivore
• active 23 days + 28+ miles walked/ran
• rode 54.3 miles
• one Trajectory of Life post
• one even ordinary post
• continued daily reflection/five-year journal
• continued daily Connections + Wordle + Mini Crossword + Strands

August intentions

• photoshoot tutorial session at botanical gardens
• hold Community Action Club kickoff event (eek!)
• continue planning for future Community Action Club programming
• complete Pippa’s level two tranining
• float + sauna
• see Girl From the North Country
• therapy intake call
• three days of Outside Lands
• cheer on the Olympic athletes from afar
• Art of Noise exihibit
• start Meru eight-week program
• finish book club book + attend meeting
• host MIL for weekend visit
• meet up with Denver friend visiting SF
• see Wicked
• annual women’s wellness exam
• many Groundfloor events
• ride 75 miles

Open tabs

• Just to be alive
• The bogus myth about driving + small-business customers
• Keys to longevity (that don’t include red lights)
• Understanding parts work
• Not my typical style but digging this
• Please, please, please!
• This had me laughing so hard
• Wondering about the future of your city’s climate?
• Dealing with election-induced anxiety
• The top of the fence is no place to be
• Spending quality time with yourself
• Looking for a little help to improve your life?
• Assume lack of context
• One of my favorites
• Worth a read
• Embracing the glorious mess of everyday lifeNorah Jones + Tiny Desk? Yes, please!