Got these glass jars with a slight tint and a “hammered” look. Nice size. Pretty. Made by Ball. I organized the cupboard yesterday seeing the Ball company logo and ALL I could think about is how ready I am for #GoAvsGo hockey 🏒

Max - a pup I’m dog sitting - in smol mode. A hard week for him since his partner in crime died a week ago. She was a bossy 15 y.o. labradoodle with cancer who stole hearts fast including mine. (just 2 months after losing my Shepherd. Ouch.) Max is getting through it one day at a time.

I made some orange cranberry scones yesterday for someone. My first time with scones and they were yum. 😋 Maybe could get better lift but they were delightful taste. #PreppyKitchen recipes turn out well on the first try. I appreciate that given my impatience, budget, and limited energy.

Wakey wakey earthquakey… just a light one but it was already a chaotic night and this just added to it. Glad it was “nothing” and also for lots of coffee this morning. 🥱 Love #MyShake app this Earthquake app from UC Berkeley and USGS. It often warns me and always keeps me informed

An egret in the morning light. It was one of those moments on the morning walk where it’s so pretty you hold your breath. #PalmDesert #birds #nature #photography

Strawberry Rhubarb pie is cooling. It’ll be ready in a bit. Not sure I ever made one before. Followed a #PreppyKitchen recipe which are pretty much no fail. My Dad loved strawberry rhubarb. It’s such a summery dish. I’m having an overwhelming day but baking helps calm me.

Moon rise and moon set. Palm Desert CA

Stupidest day ever. The girl who gets me through my day and has been by my side through Palisades Fire displacement, travels across the country, Long COVID has died. Can’t even speak. Still sitting in Emergency vet parking lot. I can’t look in the back seat. My co-pilot is gone. #RIP

Stopped into Brophy Art Gallery today. Got to see Maria Brophy and Drew Brophy, some of my favorite artists! It does hearts good for artists to be together. I love Drew’s surf art. ❤️ And sacred geometry art. Very different from my own Santa Monica surf art. Delightful what each artist creates.

Some lovely flowers along the neighborhood walk in Santa Monica the other day.

Went to the dr yesterday. Took entire day. Entire. Day. 8-4 including drive time. Exhausted on every level. So sorry today. Just a checkup. This is why I bring the dogs with me. #longcovid

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Took the best girl to the Huntington Beach Dog Beach today. 1st time. Delightful! A whole beach section of dogs hanging with their humans. They’re like teens: some in the water, some going around saying hi, all looking around at others. It was calm and sweet. #dogs #GermanShepherd

EVERY VOTE COUNTS Sat down to cast my California ballot today. Four…4! columns of people’s names for Governor It feels intimidating I know but please spend your vote on someone who will win. It’s important we have a strong Dem candidate to fight the regime. EVERY VOTE COUNTS

Knit a soft blanket for a little one who loves pink and purple. It’s what I did while watching hockey these last few nights to try to handle the stress instead of pacing around like a crazed person. #GoAvsGo

(Taps the sign)

Tuesday May 26 2026 Per @watchduty.org the reports in Garden Grove CA chemical tank incident are of internal tank temp of 92F and monitoring with drone activity to constantly monitor it and surrounding tanks #California

UPDATE: probably won’t explode (as of May 25, 2026) The crack has allowed for some cooling and interior is 93F instead of 100F

Garden Grove California chemical incident still in waiting-to-leak-or-explode status. More shelters added for evacuees. Thanks @watchduty.org for the updates. And Orange County Planet Fitness locations available for showers and WiFi.

A day of remembrance and gratitude. Thank you 🫡💔

From the @ktla.com story:

Now this shelter is also full and another shelter has been added in Fountain Valley

Another shelter added in Huntington Beach as of 8:45pm as others are full

Of course @watchduty.org is the only place I can find current info on evacuations, shelters, etc. for the Garden Grove chemical spill in Orange County CA without having to go to the other site

Cale shared it

#BainFire now grown to 1375 acres Evacuation orders expanded North and East Shelter in Place orders too - Riverside County @calfire.bsky.social has command Website fire.ca.gov or @watchduty.org app May 19, 2026 9pm (8 hours ago it was 100 acres)

#VeronaFire at 600 acres now (up from 200) Riverside county CA May 19, 2026 8:20pm

#BainFire has grown 300 acres. It’s now at 900+ Riverside county CA May 19, 2026 5:30pm Evacuations continue @watchduty.org