We visited the SF Asian Art museum to see the exhibition “Continuity” by Team Lab. The projections of flowers, birds, butterflies were so beautiful and immersive. From the moment I stepped inside I smelled flowers and it was warm and dreamy, especially compared to the stormy weather outside the museum. I am so thankful that Emma and I were invited to see it!
These pretty cookie cutters made by Fuapri in Japan are available at Rikumo. Maybe after the holidays we will get a few to make floral printed sugar cookies. ^_^
Oh William!
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
Raising a Rare Girl
The Four Winds
The Midnight Library
Come as You Are
Life Among the Savages
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
How to Do Nothing
In Five Years: A Novel
I read fewer novels this year than ever but I instantly forgave myself when I thought about the year I had. Never ending pandemic feels and the loss of my Mother made for a very distracted brain. The books I did read I really liked and wanted to pick up and finish.
Emma read aloud many books this year, including The Secret Garden which I loved. maiki read the works of P.G. Wodehouse to me since we adore watching Jeeves & Wooster. I recently tried the audiobook version of William Trevor’s short story collection A Bit on the Side and I did find many of them fascinating. I don’t find I enjoy audiobooks as much as Emma but it was neat to try.
The Bay Model in Sausalito was created in the late 1950s to illustrate how disasterous it would be to fill in any more of the SF bay. The effects of mining from the Gold Rush had already filled in so much. The hydraulic scale model is constructed of concrete and shows at a glance the San Francisco bay and the Sacramento river delta. With computers this research is done with fancy software and the model is now a learning resource to educate the public.
Protecting the bay is as important now as ever. We need the water for consumption, water for farming and water for our natural habitats so it’s great to share with the kids that the adults are serious about protecting our natural resources.
A docent took us on a tour through the Bay Model.
This poster shows the areas covered.
Keep our waters clean!
This beloved mural was a highlight.
Our lunch spot!
Afterwards we walked around Sausalito and took in the views.
Emma ended her adventures with chocolate ice cream.