Audrey

It was an unusual Thanksgiving. After returning from a fun family wedding, we had no one at home with us for the holiday. So rather than eat a 20-pound bird ourselves, we decided to head to Half Moon Bay for Thanksgiving on the Beach. Lunch at the Ritz Carlton was lovely, and then we enjoyed a sparkling clear cliff-and-beach stroll. It was warm and the visibility stretched for miles. Afterwards, we rode in our convertible with the top down along Highway 1 to the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. ...

We travelled to Greenville, South Carolina to celebrate Jack and Lauren’s wonderful wedding. The family is compiling all the wedding photos, so here I’ll feature just a few shots of us and of the waterfalls in Greenville. It was a beautiful weekend! click for bigger photos

It was a real treat to see John Scofield at the intimate Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society. And a special treat to celebrate Micah’s birthday with some delicious cupcakes overlooking the ocean. Scofield and his quartet played a wide variety of tunes. A Cole Porter song was memorable as were some of his original compositions. Some of his trademark funky grooves were included. For Half Moon Bay, we also had unusually clear skies (no fog!) and a calm ocean. ...

Our favorite jazz venue is the Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society. To keep the flame burning, we sponsored a recent show by David Sánchez and his quintet. We started our Sunday adventure on the fabulous deck, overlooking the Pacific. The ocean was calm and silver-toned, with occasional slow waves crashing into the shore. Together with our guests – Micah, Glenn and Liz, and Judi and Nick – we had a cornucopia of snacks to enjoy. We were in good spirits. ...

On Sunday afternoon, Audrey and I went to see the summer gardens at the Filoli Estate. We enjoyed the most fragrant roses, boldest dahlias and biggest hydrangea. I recently got an e-bike. I was excited to test it out by riding the 10 miles to Filoli while Audrey drove. The ride is all on backroads through Portola Valley and Woodside, then along Cañada Road. I got there in about 35 minutes, which was an average of 17 mph. It was a beautiful ride. On the way back there is hill that lasts for several miles, and I definitely enjoyed the battery boost. ...