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A Walk In Alum Rock Park

ByWayne Willis January 16, 2011March 10, 2018

We took advantage of Mo’s not being with us today to take a hike in Alum Rock park, in San Jose.

Not a bad way to end a continent, eh?

Age | Personal | Religion & Spirituality

Conscious Aging
ByWayne Willis March 20, 2011March 10, 2018

I recently subscribed to Audible.com and am enjoying some audiobooks. One small book, a promotional copy I think, was recently made available — Conscious Aging, by Ram Dass. I downloaded it and listened to it while riding to and from a mini-reunion with some college friends over a long weekend. Sharing the weekend with other…

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Alum Rock Park After A Spring Rain
ByWayne Willis March 24, 2011March 10, 2018

Alum Rock park is in the city limits of San Jose. Debi and I have hiked there on occasion, only inhibited by the fact that no dogs are allowed. But, now that Mo is gone, we go there more often, as a) it’s a spectacular spot and b) it’s relatively close. Walking up the path…

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Inaugural Post – Why Do This
ByWayne Willis April 2, 2010January 25, 2018

I thought it would useful for me to outline what I want to accomplish by making this blog. I plan to start taking a more public profile — professionally and personally. Some of that will be on existing sites — LinkedIn (for professional bio and recommendations); Facebook (for friends, who will see a broader…

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Sailing On San Francisco Bay
ByWayne Willis July 13, 2011March 10, 2018

On Sunday, I went sailing with two friends, Zara Haimo and Avram Miller. It was a perfect sailing day — winds firmly out of the west, tide running out (helping us get outside the Golden Gate) early in the day, then back in (helping us return). Avram Miller At The Helm, Coming Through The Golden…

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Childhood & Adolescence | Family | Miscellaneous | Personal

My Sister, Diane
ByWayne Willis August 19, 2010January 25, 2018

I recently got to spend some time with my sister, Diane — first at a wedding, then on a long, 8-hour drive to her home and then for a short visit with her and her son, Tim. I also met her boyfriend, David, who asked about me about growing up with Diane. I gave my…

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Personal | Youth

The Pump Lamp
ByWayne Willis November 17, 2025January 1, 2026

In seventh grade Shop class, I tackled an ambitious project: building a working “pump lamp.” Squaring wood, bending copper, drilling precise holes, even wiring a bulb—I learned craftsmanship one mistake at a time. That experience taught me lessons in patience, problem-solving, and how things fit together that I’ve carried ever since.

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