I’ve been walking around the block from Justin’s house, 4 miles. Hwy 70 to Marysville is on the left. I never see any people and only a few cars go by, sometimes a tractor.

In the morning, I have a 65-degree rule, the perfect temperature to start, no jacket needed and I’m back before it gets too hot.

On the far side, I walk on a parallel dirt road, rice fields on one side,

a water-filled ditch on the other side. The road is littered with crawdad body parts. Birds and other wildlife are feasting.

I cross the same railroad tracks twice.

I grew up with the sound of passing trains. Cornelius Rd crossing:

View from Pacific Ave one afternoon:

When I walk in the evening, I try to time it so I get back just before dark. The llama was very alert, his owner was oblivious to my presence.

Adrienne, Linda, and I met at Starbucks. It’s amazing how fast 3 hours of talking goes by!

On the patio at Atria El Camino Gardens.

The kitchen staff put out a great spread.

I got to babysit tonight. When Sophia and Avery started chasing each other in the living room, Carter came to stand in front of me and keep an eye on things.
Part of the time, Avery watched Dora and Friends on TV. Competing sounds came from Sophia’s iPad – rather dramatic classical music. I wondered what new interest she was discovering. I was prepared to be impressed. She was watching makeup being artfully applied.

The other funny moment happened when I was measuring Sophia so I could start on her Halloween costume. She assured me she already understood the need for measuring. “My mom has inched me before.”

Last Friday, Uncle Fernie in Regina passed away. He was 97, my mother’s brother, and Justin’s godfather. VERY early this morning I drove Justin to San Francisco so he could attend the funeral tomorrow.
Uncle Fernie was loved by everyone, a kind and generous man. He will be missed.

Kindergarten at St Ignatius. Avery will still be at Milestones Preschool.

Thanks to Thais for all the pictures.

The annual ice cream social! About 50 people attended.
Thank you Joyce Buckland and Shirley Breckenridge for doing all the scooping.

Our speaker was Luanne Leineke from the Sacramento Tree Foundation. We learned about our legacy Black Walnut tree at the Rio Linda Horse Arena, native plant restoration, and weed abatement.

Thank you Luanne, your presentation was excellent. Also, much thanks to Farmer Deno who brought 3 flats of pluots free-for-the-taking.

After church today, the Kindergarten classroom was open for all to visit.

Sophia was very excited that she will soon have her own desk.

Avery goes for a lay up with Dad’s help.

Second grade this year!

Kellen with Mrs Lucero.

Odin is in the afternoon class at Beanstalk preschool.

If it’s the second Wednesday of the month, then there’s a board meeting for the Rio Linda-Elverta Historical Society at Dry Creek Ranch House. Joyce and Tom check out the new walkway and
manage not to get wet.

Board members Ralph Hants, Al Taxara, and Al Akins.