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CAKE WALK

1/16/2021

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I drive around in circles, looking for a place to park. I have no agenda other than to walk and take pictures, but today I am off kilter and a bit sad. I wander somewhat aimlessly, arriving at a hill. It is like a cartoon exaggeration of a steep street, but a perfect representation of my emotions at that very moment. I turn around before I reach its peak, adjust my temperament and start again. Riding the wave between is the balancing act of these pandemic days. 

Finally parked, I head to the ocean, my steadfast friend. Here, the ravens dance as they always do. I am calm in their presence. The spirit finds solace in moments of simplicity. I cannot untether my connection to this place, even though I sometimes still feel like a tourist. The magic never ceases to surprise me, but I am easily wooed. 

After a perfect amount of wandering, I return to the car and remove my mask. Contented and smiling, I wipe away the salt from the tears that dried on my sun-kissed cheeks. 
rundown campervan
Graffiti on beach wall
security camera sign on wooden wall
Flowers and tow away sign
Raven at the beach
cake pans on sidewalk
No fires sign on beach
piece of wood on beach
Cliff house and camera obscura at ocean beach
man with surfboard
Magoo painted on rocks
dead burned xmas tree on beach
rock jutting out from cliff
bird wing with bone
windmill in golden gate park
broccoli on pavement
laughing Sal public art sculpture
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