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Here is a great review of this book.(so I will skip writing another one)

Today we went hiking on Ice House Canyon Trail in Mt Baldy. I don’t remember how many times we have been there. The last visit was in February when it just snowed in the mountain. But today we hiked the longest: round trip 4 miles. I know, I know, it’s not impressive at all. But considering it’s up the hill in one way with a nine year old kid...

We went hiking on the Aliso Summit Trail today. This is one of our go-to places when we really want to go hiking on a sunny summer day but want to avoid the heat. Because the trail is on the top of the hill, you will not only get great view of the pacific ocean but also the cool air. Lucy definitely appreciates that because she can get overheat...

Last Saturday we went hiking in Santiago Oaks Regional Park. Last time we tried to hike there but failed to enter. It was during the Pandemic, we were blocked in a very long line of cars in front of the gate. It was said that the Park had rules to limit the number of people in the park. Therefore it seemed hopeless to wait. We returned without a...

Ryan’s class went on a Trip to Sacramento last week. It was a blast. CA Capital Railway Gold Mine Pan for gold With mom’s help Ryan’s first try Ryan’s second try Happy kids Funny kids

Lucy, our German shepherd was born on October 31, 2020, one of 6 puppies from Nana vom Hauswalder Bach and Whillo vom Klostermoor. Whillo the Dad stayed in Germany while Nana the Mom was imported into US and gave birth to a litter in southern California. Almost one year into the pandemic, I was so desperately looking for a dog to keep myself phy...

When I crawled through tubes, wires and circuits, mini lightnings went through my body. I was fine but you were mad. Since then you called me bug. So be it. I never steal or lie. My morals are impeccable. I only flip zeros and ones, like knocking out bowling pins. How can I resist the fun? I make my nest meticulously, as any good bug would do....

10 days on two islands: Maui and Big Island. General Tips: Make sure you bring sunscreen, sunburn jelly and insect repellent spray. And USE them! Book car rental, hotel and tours as early as you can. Road trips are hard, try more relaxing options next time. Maui Beach park We rented a condo in Kihei by the beach. The first thing that...