More rain, but rainbows too
sea lion cruising by 2 feet away from me. a local.
Went to Ponto jetties after work. Rocks no fun to walk on.
Brief swim last night
This Sunday
“You weren’t in the way—I see you can get out of the way fast—you’re like an effing dolphin” was the reply after I ducked under a surfer taking off. I came up—they were still there—“Sorry for getting in the way” I had said. I do not mind being compared to a dolphin.
Pools are also a privilege I remind myself as I pine for the sea
yesterday and today around the corner
It’s been a long week. Beautiful tho.
Swimming, 2022. #stoke #swimming
12 to 15 foot waves at Pipes. Brief post-work session. Sunset was 5:01pm and better daily.
Big waves expose grander shells than usual. This one i found today after my session. My art supplies are mostly still boxed. I expect to falsify that statement soon.
What’s the cliché from the Academy Awards? “It’s an honor just to be nominated” — incredibly powerful water. None really very rideable for me unless you count bouncing around in flotsam like a stray buoy. I witnessed one surfer riding a huge fast wave in front of me. I did get past the monster breakers. The exhilaration and the view of the shore as I get raised 15-20 feet by a passing wave will always be a favorite. No photos taken; every ounce of my concentration and effort was swimming and staying safe. Know your limits.
Back to it as the first big 2023 swell wanes. The rain has subsided for now.
The rain continues off and on. Sunset walk along San Diego River.
@gwenthegoblin, while the bed is unmade.
Last swim of 2022 was in a pool.
I’ve moved so much I’m not totally sure how many. 22. Depending on how long you have to live somewhere to make it count as a move. My most recent move happened fast. I lived in that apartment longer than I’ve lived anywhere else in my life, and this is the longest years in a row I’ve ever lived in any city. It feels good to have a home I like. Moving is dislocation and disruption; it’s hard in any circumstance. I’ve moved broke, depressed, divorced, unemployed. Here at the end of 2022 I’m happy and working and creating and I’ve got family and friends and the means to take action and a I have a terrific girlfriend I’m moving in with. Here’s to 2023!
Swam some laps in mostly dark. Move nearly done.
Do you love art? Would you like to buy a moody evocative 4’x4‘ oil and mixed media painting? Are you in San Diego? Then you can purchase this painting. The artist is my extremely talented ex @leohblooms serious offers only via direct message please. Local inquiries only.
It was big and firing today! I have been a week away from the ocean. Too long but worth it to be on the new adventure of moving!
Jessica and Miles’ new pup. As yet unnamed. Dogfooting.
Kelly and I can’t quite understand how and why the 1972 Sonny & Cher Christmas Special has William Conrad as the featured guest. Merry Christmas to us all and our atemporal world!
Cultures and religions across the world, have different definitions of adulthood, landmarks, sacraments, traditions—but few acknowledge obtaining and maintaining a moving dolly (e.g. checking the air pressure in the tyres; and filling them) as a signifier of maturity. Pastors, Rabbis, Priests, get to work on that. It’s important.
of course i like to say hello!
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