Daily exercise

Patrice and I are trying to get more regular exercise. Our new routine consists of daily bike rides to the nearby Bois de Vincennes.

Chinese New Year

My son Eric is participating in his first-ever authentic Chinese New Year's celebration in Taiwan with the family of his girlfriend Shuchen. The celebration is full of traditions which include several banquets, visits to the temple and other rituals designed to bring good fortune for the year ahead.

I'm back in Paris now, and we were blessed with good weather for a photo expedition to watch the Chinese New Year parade through the Marais in the center of the city.

I wish all of my readers good luck and good fortune in this year of the Horse.

Snowy Colorado

I've left behind the snowstorms in Denver and have returned to Paris. Colorado depends on its winter snows to fuel the ski industry and today many ski resorts are celebrating two feet of fresh powder.

The sun typically returns quickly, leaving me with memories of cobalt blue skies.

San Diego visit

I made a short visit to San Diego this weekend with my mother and sister. We celebrated my aunt Mary Lou Alanis's 90th birthday at my cousin Paul's beach home.

Mary Lou Alanis (seated, front row) with her family

I couldn't believe the gorgeous January weather!

 

Blue skies in Boulder

I am loving the warm temperatures and blue Colorado skies this week.

National Center for Atmostpheric Research (NCAR)

Sunrise in Denver

The view from my mother's house this morning.

Mount Tabor park

Mount Tabor park sits atop a volcanic cinder cone and is the highest point in SE Portland. A perfect place for photos on a foggy Friday morning.

A pair of skateboarders made runs up and down the steep incline

I'm not sure if this cat really enjoyed walking on a leash

I was mesmerized by the sun piercing through the fog