Tag Archives: California

View at the College on the 18th Day

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

We have been walking a lot up at the college. The grounds are open but, with the quarantine, next to nobody is there, an unusual occurrence at a university of 35,000 students. Our skies have been cloudy and windy with … Continue reading →

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Day 16, Staying Put

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

We goofed yesterday. My husband had two colleagues over to work on some research. We thought that with a little care it would be fine to work outside in the fresh air. I made them coffee and brownies. They talked … Continue reading →

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And on the 15th Day They Worked

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

A backyard patio, blue gloves, lounge chairs set ten feet apart, and a portable whiteboard with designated markers, that’s all it takes to make a perfect setup for work in the time of coronavirus. And a pretty good setup for … Continue reading →

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Tide Pool 2

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Early in March, I sketched at the Torrey Pines tidal pools just north of San Diego. I liked my sketch but thought I could do better. Since I also took many photos, I was able to use these along with … Continue reading →

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Hula Hooping on Day 8 of Social Distancing

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

Funny how playing with the hula hoop makes me feel young. And funny how seldom I got it out in the bustle of my ordinary life. I am rapidly improving my technique, I can walk across the patio and even … Continue reading →

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Poles on a Hill

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

My ophthalmologist moved to a new office, and the view from the waiting room made me grateful for my good vision. Our California hills are green and the air was clear. I felt like I could see for 20 miles … Continue reading →

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Tide Pools

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Sarah Sullivan

I notice how absorbed people can get when looking into tide pools and I wanted to capture that feeling with this sketch from Torrey Pines Reserve just north of San Diego.

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