My younger daughter, Mollie, and I went down to that dog park by the bay yesterday. You know I do that when I miss my dogs back in San Diego. I cheat on them with other dogs.

It was a lovely day, and the view of San Francisco was phenomenal.

A cormorant, looking for dinner.

I couldn’t help taking a few photos of the water birds.

Is that a Coot?

I will just show these to my mom, and she will tell me what they all are.

She is that good with birds.

But this week isn’t all about birds.

It is about being in the Bay Area for Christmas.

Back in the place where I grew up.

Back in the place that I love the most.

With the people I love the most.

And dogs… it is always about dogs. This is Oso. I have more photos of him for later posts. He had the most awesome eyes, and he loved to be petted.

See you soon.