The @nytimes.com #SpellingBee game is often ranked in the top decile of “ways to relax”…
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The @nytimes.com #SpellingBee game is often ranked in the top decile of “ways to relax”…
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Morning garden series:
Thirsty bees are harbingers of hot, dry, windy weather conditions
Historically - these winds (often called “Santa Ana’s”) occur in the fall, as coastal conditions shift to colder, wet winter patterns
Now- Southern California is experiencing them year-round ➡️ greater 🔥🔥risk
Musical congressional chairs in San Diego county.
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From sunrise to sunset: The views from HarrisonserenityRanch.com extend from the Coronado islands in Mexico, to Point Loma & downtown San Diego, to Catalina Island off Dana Point in the north. Visit the ranch. Find your favorite view. (Coffee & binoculars not included)
View of bright orange & red sunset over Pacific Ocean from Palomar Mountain From sunrise to sunset: The views from HarrisonserenityRanch.com extend from the Coronado islands in Mexico, to Point Loma & downtown San Diego, to Catalina Island off Dana Point in the north. Visit the ranch. Find your favorite view. (Coffee & binoculars not included)
From sunrise to sunset:
The views from HarrisonserenityRanch.com extend from the Coronado islands in Mexico, to Point Loma & downtown San Diego, to Catalina Island off Dana Point in the north.
Visit the ranch.
Find your favorite view.
(Coffee & binoculars not included)
Moonshadow, HarrisonSerenityRanch.com
Moonshadow, HarrisonSerenityRanch.com
Sunrise from campsite HarrisonSerenityRanch.com
Sunrise from campsite HarrisonSerenityRanch.com
Good morning from HarrisonSerenityRanch.com
Sunset thru the trees at Harrison Serenity Ranch on Palomar Mountain. harrisonserenityranch.com
Sunset seen from Harrison Serenity Ranch on Palomar Mountain. harrisonserenityranch.com
Moonrise and stars at Harrison Serenity Ranch on Palomar Mountain. harrisonserenityranch.com
Sunset/moonrise thru the trees at Harrison Serenity Ranch on Palomar Mountain. harrisonserenityranch.com
Morning garden series: lizard inspection
As a California State Assembly Member, I authored legislation to ban the open carry of #handguns in public places.
Alex Kreit, a professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, joined me to speak to KPBS about this and other #gunsafety issues in 2013.
youtu.be/lo1C3TavPdM?...
Morning garden series: first monarch #butterfly of the year leaving eggs on the garden milkweed
"Support a just and equitable transition of the California energy sector into a community-controlled and publicly-owned energy utility, or set of smaller utilities." https://cadem.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CDP-Platform-2026-FINAL-draft-
3/Investor owned utilities are primarily concerned about profits for their executives & corporate shareholders.
Affordability, safety & reliability of energy for customers is a secondary concern.
In recent years #SDGE took nearly $1 BILLION in profits out of the San Diego economy.
2/ The amendment is to "Support a just and equitable transition of the #California energy sector into a community-controlled and publicly-owned #energy utility, or set of smaller utilities."
Full platform is available at
cadem.org/wp-content/u...
1/At the State Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco an amendment was accepted during closing session re:public energy transition
Speaker is Sam Berndt- Environmental Caucus Vice Chair & author of the amendment accepted into the party platform after negotiations
@cademocrats.bsky.social
Listening to Richard Barrera- candidate for CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction- at the CTA luncheon
#CADEM #TogetherWeWin
Street scenes from outside Day 2 at #CADEM California Democratic Party state Convention #TogetherWeWin
Day 2 at #CADEM California Democratic Party state Convention #TogetherWeWin
When a car meets the end of the Powell Street cable car line.
I’m here! State Democratic Party convention in San Francisco just getting started
#TogetherWeWin
In a previous post I questioned if these were DoD or HSA training operations in San Diego bay near a restaurant. An image search tool suggests they are likely USMC training activities- not ICE or CBP. Apologies for the confusion.
In a previous post I questioned if these were DoD or HSA training operations in San Diego bay near a restaurant. An image search tool suggests they are likely USMC training activities- not ICE or CBP. Apologies for the confusion.
In a previous post I questioned if these were DoD or HSA training operations in San Diego bay near a restaurant. An image search tool suggests they are likely USMC training activities- not ICE or CBP. Apologies for the confusion.
In a previous post I questioned if these were DoD or HSA training operations in San Diego bay near a restaurant. An image search tool suggests they are likely USMC training activities- not ICE or CBP. Apologies for the confusion.
In a previous post I questioned if these were DoD or HSA training operations in San Diego bay near a restaurant.
An image search tool suggests they are likely USMC training activities- not ICE or CBP.
Apologies for the confusion.
Tonight’s @SpaceX launch as seen from #DelMar Fairgrounds in northern #SanDiego county
Join friends of Harrison Serenity Ranch Foundation at the California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show – February 14–15, 2026, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Visit us at booth #129, learn more about this amazing 67 acre ranch on Palomar Mountain & get 20% discount on your next camping adventure!
Join friends of Harrison Serenity Ranch Foundation at the California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show – February 14–15, 2026, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Visit us at booth #129, learn more about this amazing 67 acre ranch on Palomar Mountain & get 20% discount on your next camping adventure!
Join friends of Harrison Serenity Ranch Foundation at the California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show – February 14–15, 2026, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Visit us at booth #129, learn more about this amazing 67 acre ranch on Palomar Mountain & get 20% discount on your next camping adventure!
Join friends of Harrison Serenity Ranch Foundation at the California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show – February 14–15, 2026, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Visit us at booth #129, learn more about this amazing 67 acre ranch on Palomar Mountain & get 20% discount on your next camping adventure!
Join friends of Harrison Serenity Ranch Foundation at the California Overland Adventure & Power Sports Show – February 14–15, 2026, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Visit us at booth #129, learn more about this amazing 67 acre ranch on Palomar Mountain & get 20% discount on your next camping adventure!
Sunset with the bartender
Sunset over the bar
Bartending, #SanDiego style
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
Image of Klan rally and statement: "I don't know why white people are making such a big deal about wearing masks in public. It's not like it bothered them before..."
As of February 9, 2026, a federal judge has blocked California from enforcing a law (SB 627) that bans federal agents, including ICE and Border Patrol, from wearing masks, ruling it discriminates against federal officers. However, the court upheld a separate law (SB 805) requiring these agents to display clear, visible identification. Key Details of the Ruling & Law (as of 2/9/26): Mask Ban Status: The {"No Secret Police Act" (SB 627)} (signed Sept. 2025) is temporarily blocked for federal agents. Identification Requirement: The {"No Vigilantes Act" (SB 805)} remains in effect, requiring agents to display names or badge numbers. Legal Reasoning: The judge ruled that because the mask ban did not apply to state police, it unlawfully discriminated against federal officers under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause.
As of Feb 9, 2026, a federal judge has blocked California from enforcing SB627 that bans federal agents, including ICE & Border Patrol, from wearing masks, ruling it discriminates against federal officers
The court upheld SB805 requiring #ICE & #CBP agents to wear & display clear, visible IDs
enjoying an outdoor hot tub in northern Norway as cold storm approaches (for purely therapeutic purposes to help with my injured leg)
5/ My personal goal is be fully recovered this year- but I want people with permanent disabilities to feel welcomed & safe, and not have to face ADA obstacles when they participate at future events organized by @sandiegodems.bsky.social
After all: Most of us are 1 incident away from a disability.
4/I asked local party leadership to address these ADA issues, so anyone w/disabilities feels welcomed & safe at all our events and meetings.
Result: the party's Executive Board has voted to form a new "Working Group" to review ADA compliance at events involving the local Democratic Party.
3/ I've required medical care & physical therapy for the past 3+ months. And while recuperating, I've attended Democratic Club events in places that do not fully comply w/the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Since I've been elected 2X to serve on the @sandiegodems.bsky.social Central Committee-
Watching the World Series & drinking hot tea at a hotel with friends in San Diego - until a drunken customer grabbed me from behind and gave me whiplash!
2/ The good news: All the European airports had volunteers & staff to help travelers with disabilities.
The bad news: One month later, a person "celebrating" the World Series in San Diego assaulted me at a local hotel!
These new whiplash injuries set my recuperation back quite a bit.
Visiting Paris and the restored Notre Dame Cathedral- Sept 2025
Arriving w/wheechair assistance in Kirkenes, Norway, on the Russian/Finland border en route to the Arctic Circle.
Viewing the Northern Lights from a passenger ferry in the fjords of Norway,
1/ I had a magical time in Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Oslo & seeing Northern Lights in the Arctic Circle in late 2025!
Unfortunately: One of the less enjoyable experiences on that trip was requiring wheelchair assistance to/from flights in Norway & the Netherlands, due to a painful leg injury
