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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?

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2016: Simplify
ByWayne Willis November 1, 2016November 24, 2022

Simplification is a watchword for my 2016. When writing for customers, clients and even shareholders, I’ll keep George Orwell’s six simple guidelines for writers to follow, as specified in Politics and the English language: Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print. Never use…

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A Nice Saturday
ByWayne Willis April 9, 2011March 10, 2018

Deb and I took a “hike” in our favorite park in San Jose — Alum Rock Park. Walking by the Youth Science Institute, pictured here on the right, we noticed a lot of activity taking place in the park next to the YSI building Here’s what we saw: It looked like a group of girls,…

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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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Family | Miscellaneous | Personal

Dogs Are Cool
ByWayne Willis August 7, 2011January 25, 2018

Dogs have enriched my life from my earliest memories right until today. I hope you all have had great experiences with our canine friends. I sure have.

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Miscellaneous | Personal

Christmas Cards And Letters No More
ByWayne Willis December 16, 2010January 25, 2018

Growing up, my parents kept a list of friends they would write once a year, at Christmas. These included friends from prior “tours of duty” in the Navy, former neighbors, distant family and a smattering of current relationships. The ritual each year … which thankfully I only had to observe and not execute … was…

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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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