Marching Forth in March

It has been four years since I marched "Forth on March Fourth" 

and moved to The Redwoods in Mill Valley, California 

It is good for me to be living in a community. 

And it is so great to be living in such a beautiful spot that 

allows for wonderful morning walks. 

Here are a few.

Larkspur Ferry and Mt. Tam.

Low Tide

Mt. Tam from the other side of the creek.

Sunrise continues to be my favorite time to walk. 

It is so peaceful and I like starting my day in this meditative and prayerful way.

Marin County has so many gorgeous places to explore.

Here is Rodeo Beach

I hiked up the hill for about 1/2 mile so I could get these wonderful vistas.

Then, I hiked along the Beach and sat down 

and did a quick watercolor sketch in my journal. 

This one is just 5" x 5" so it is easy to bring along. 

I keep a travel sketching kit in my new Chico bag that is easy to carry.

I also love doing botanical and up close subjects... 

my new close focus binoculars allow me to see 

the detail on small things as close as 1.5 ft.

This is a 8" x 10" watercolor that I did of a bunch of flowers 

that I picked from our Organic Garden at The Redwoods. 

It turned out pretty well. 

They plan to use this painting on a postcard 

to welcome new residents to our garden.

It has been one year since my heart attack and I am doing well. 

I do not take my life for granted and try to celebrate each day. 

I keep a visual 2015 calendar. 

It is nice to sit down at the end of each day 

and think about what I did and what I want to record.