My second week in Chico began today and by mid-afternoon I found myself a little at loose ends. Having a completely open schedule can present kind of a challenge for me, given my history of having an overly-full schedule. But I knew this time would come and my strategy for dealing with this malaise is to just do something. So, this afternoon, I decided to get on my bike and explore Upper Bidwell Park. I was rewarded with the sight of a flock of probably 20 turkeys. I took a bunch of pictures, and the best ones are attached. The park also has many red-headed woodpeckers, deer, quail, jays, and monstrous squirrels. On my ride yesterday, a fawn galumped along side me on one of the trails for a few feet. So sweet!
One other activity that I am pursuing is cooking....something that I have not so much avoided as just never felt like I had the time to do adequately. So, today, I spent some time looking at recipes and doing some cooking. I've always thought it was a little weird to post pictures of food (well, my pictures anyway--not yours, Abby!), but here goes....I think the color is pretty, at the very least. And the outcome was great. Stuffed peppers....mmm,mmm good!
galumped is not a word
ReplyDeletePhysicists are so black and white. Literary license is the only way to go.....the fawn was definitely galumping!
DeleteBe careful...photographing food is addictive!! ;-) Aren't those colors pretty? Can't wait to see what you end up cooking...you'll have to post, just for me. :-))
ReplyDeleteYay for taking up cooking (along with all the other adventures)! You'll be sharing recipes, yes?
ReplyDeleteYes, good idea. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread seems to be a comfort food shared by Minnesotans and Californians. We got this tasty treat from two of our new neighbors. Very sweet!
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