San Francisco all shiny and new after all the rain.

Zen bunny in the neighborhood corner community garden.

“Americans must summon the collective will to bring this era to an end and make certain that the violence, lawlessness and injustice of Jan. 6 do not endure.” — NY Times Editorial Board Gift link www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...

A miserable disgrace. I am so ashamed of our country. We let him get away with this, and then put him back in the White House. We have failed at our most basic responsibility. It’s sickening.

“We know that fossil fuel related air pollution is responsible for 1 out of 5 deaths worldwide each year. As a physician, I strongly oppose the Trump administration’s proposed plan to give private corporations leases for new oil and gas drilling…” calmatters.org/commentary/2...

The City waking up to a beautiful sunrise. #SanFrancisco

Seems like a really good reason to avoid getting COVID-19, flu, and any other viral infections that can be prevented via vaccination (and masking).

Kumquat poppy seed scones from a batch of kumquats we were gifted. Happy New Year!

This is your Christmas reminder that no one should have to choose between paying the bills and getting the care they need. That’s why I’m running for Congress to make Medicare for All a reality.

With hope for a better day and year starting tomorrow. (Electric fireplace insert is cozy but non-polluting. No need to burn wood.)

Today, we've seen a wave of articles reflecting on RFK Jr.'s devastating run as HHS Secretary. We have a solution. Articles of impeachment are in the house, and we're pressuring our representatives to take action. In 2026, join us in the fight to #ImpeachRFKJr standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr

One of the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge visible through the trees from Mt. Davidson, 5+ miles south of it in San Francisco.

Lush fern fronds on our mountain after all the rain this week. These are 4-5 feet long.

Coyote out for a stroll in the neighborhood this morning

Happy Solstice! More light is much needed #SkySky 🌿

San Francisco’s City Hall getting psychedelic for “Winter Lights” sfciviccenter.org/event/city-h...

Rob Reiner devoted his life to entertaining us and fighting to make the world a better place. We will honor his memory by continuing to show up for our democracy. Our hearts are with everyone who loved Rob and Michele Singer Reiner.

At Soquel Creek where it empties into Monterey Bay at Capitola. This past August in Capitola, California (near Santa Cruz).

“Tikkun olam” means to repair the world. We have to leave it better than we found it.

A White-breasted Nuthatch striking the classic nuthatch pose. These birds have an extra strong hind toe that allows them to scoot downwards face-first.

Getting the house ready for holiday visitors…pausing for thought as I dust some cherished books inherited from our parents. A paperback from 1964, written by John F. Kennedy in 1958. This is one of the reasons he was elected President. By a Nation of Immigrants. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Natio...

Mural in Santa Cruz

I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.

Hāpuna Beach, Hawaii

Nenes grazing in the grass on the island of Hawaii. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nene_(b...

This sounded very melodious until the Steller’s Jays arrived (3) and started squawking! My Bird of the Day is just visiting, a migrant to this cloud forest on a hill in San Francisco.

It’s been like this for a week here in San Francisco. Our indoor air has a PM2.5 of 6, which is low but is usually zero due to our filtered electric heat pump system & new replacement windows. It’s bad outside. Someone’s nearby outside monitor’s at 68, but Purple Air thinks it’s much worse. So do I.

Kamala's Cornbread Dressing - my contribution for tomorrow's Thanksgiving dinner at our cousin's house. That's why I needed the fresh herbs. See reply for recipe! Wish she could have been our President 😭

Cook’s palette. Fresh parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme from my garden.

Trump admin has fired 12 judges in San Francisco’s immigration court this year. They don’t want *any* immigration, only deportations. ICE grabs people and disappears them when they show up for their hearings. Appalling and unacceptable! Gift link: www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/j...

Dolores Huerta lifts up a progressive challenger in CA-22! We need to flip this seat from red to blue, and not with a corporate Dem who takes oil & gas money. Randy Villegas @villegas4congress.bsky.social is the primary challenger who will represent his majority-Latino district with integrity.

Just got back to California last night, and I’m already missing the aloha.

Gathering for sunset on a Hawaiian beach.

After sunset the sky got a little crazy.

Hibiscus

Green sea turtles. Anaehoomalu Bay, Hawaii

Blue sky is different in Hawaii 🌺

Waikoloa Beach at dusk

Waikoloa Beach, Hawáii

I love San Francisco. Big storm. Text alert says, “Take your time and look after one another.”

An incredible display of the Northern Lights last night over Marin County in the San Francisco Bay Area

Here is the California Central Valley candidate I’ll be supporting for Congress in 2026! Take a look! He is the real thing.

Before the storm at Pinnacle Beach, Bodega Bay, California

Black Turnstones busily eating small barnacles on the rocks as they are temporarily uncovered by receding waves. Sonoma Coast, California.

Street mural in Point Reyes Station, for nature and the environment, by Wyatt Hersey. #Caliifornia

Point Reyes Station says Yes on 50, vote today! #YesOn50 Marin County, California

Sunday mid-day walk in San Francisco. A few wisps of fog from the overnight blanket remain around Sutro Tower on Twin Peaks. Lots of songbirds

Vote YES on Prop 50 (Hell yes is not an option)