Have you ever watched Magnum PI? Magnum used to say “it’s another day in paradise” in the show. Of course, he lived in Hawaii but I understand the sentiment. The weather here in San Jose has been very comfortable, in the 70s. It’s usually cloudy in the morning but the clouds burn off in a couple of hours. Sometimes you can see the last few clouds trying to roll over the mountains which looks neat. The sun shines, most days there is a breeze and in general, it’s beautiful.

I’ve been trying to spend more time outdoors. Today, Bill and I did a 23 mile bike ride from downtown San Jose to the Bay. It was relatively flat although most of the trail was on gravel. We rode the Guadalupe River Trail which went past our Target, the San Jose airport, and then along a river and by Bill’s temporary apartment. For the most part, the trail was pretty and the view enjoyable. The Bay was a little stinky, but overall it was a pleasant couple of hours. Bill had enough energy to make us most delicious cheeseburgers (my favorite post big-outing meal). We relaxed and read on the porch and then Bill made me some chocolate chippers. Yum!

Saturday we went to the Maker Faire. It was very interesting. I was surprised at how many crafty types there were. I met Janet Perry who’s blog I read. It’s always fun to put a name with a face and she does beautiful needlework. I think my favorite thing was the mobile cupcakes. They would cruise around the fair and were surprisingly agile. The lego set-up was also impressive. There was a film set, a WWII aircraft carrier, and trains. I had a you-know-you’re-in-California-when moment and that moment was seeing a compost bin next to the recycling and trash at the faire.

Today’s little day in paradise involves lots of laundry and picking up around the house.

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