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I had the opportunity to get out for a hike with our oldest grandson today. A change of scenery was nice. We checked out a redwood forest that had been logged on and off since the 1800s. The trees that are remaining are now part of a community forest. It was pretty much just us on the trail on this cold gray day.
We had fun trying to spot the white trillium blossoms that appear near redwoods in the spring.
The trails were not very finished and pretty muddy, but we hiked at least three miles. Our favorite feature of the trail was redwood trees growing in a circle around the old growth stumps.
I needed that.
#Redwoods #Humboldt
I am supposed to get in thirty minutes of heart-pounding exercise three days a week. I still needed one more day, so I ran down to the wildlife refuge, and since the trail was flat, I walked as fast as I could in the loose gravel. Maybe it wasn't quite heart-pounding, but it was a couple of miles.
We will call it good enough.
I left Summer in charge of things at home.
A few photos from my walk.
#Marsh #WildlifeRefuge #Humboldt
I decided to attend the annual meeting for the Indian Health Service that provides health and dental care for most of my family.
It was a lovely day, so I almost wavered and stayed home, but instead, I masked up and went.
My recent health care adventures have made me realize I am dependent this service for my primary care, and it might be a good idea to see how they are doing as an organization and see if I can help.
Such a good use of my time. The board members and staff were clearly happy to have a decent turnout.
It was heartening to hear how they are listening to patients and expanding to meet their needs.
They have even started building a traditional Weott village behind the clinic.
I felt heard and welcome and proud.
#Humboldt