Our new credo!

Joan, our dog Eldred, and I have a New Credo — “If it’s raining, go for a drive.” In our area, it has been raining heavily, every few days. The soil is saturated with rain water, making walking across a lawn like walking through a marsh. Lately, Eldred does not know if she is a dog, […]

Cabin fever relief!

Joan, our dog Eldred and I are going stir-crazy, we have cabin fever. The persistent rains have kept us indoors. Even though Eldred and I walk several times daily; those outings do not overcome the cooped-up feelings. We do go grocery shopping, get haircuts, and take small trips in town. Those chores do not satisfy. […]

Grateful for our travels

Dropping into your inbox to say “hello!” It’s been a while since I’ve shared what’s happening in the Silva household. This time I’m pleased to share that Joan, Eldred, and I finally got to travel! Yes, Joan, Eldred, and I took two trips out of town for the first time in two years. The timing was great. We love autumn […]

Where do you donate your time?

Where do you donate your time? Diablo Valley Lions Club of Walnut Creek celebrates another productive season. In July, we installed the officers for this upcoming year. I am pleased to be a member of this club.  Our Installing Officers, Darlene and Bill Ridle, had special aprons made in our President, Michelle Strong’s, favorite color […]

This is a great way to celebrate Father’s Day!

This was a great way to celebrate Father’s Day … how do you celebrate it? My daughter Lisa and I celebrated Father’s Day early, riding the River Fox Railbikes, two-seater bikes (side by side) with power assist. We brought our own bike helmets for the ride. The train station (bike station) was well designed for parties […]

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