Tag Archives: San Diego

On the Fourth Afternoon They Rested

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We have been delighted to have three generations of my husband’s cousins in town for their spring break. Despite our rain, they have maintained an ambitious schedule for themselves. They have already been to the zoo, taken the ferry to … Continue reading →

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Reader on the Couch

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

There are favored reading spots in our home, and one that remains special to our grown kids is reading on the living room couch. Our daughter was home for the weekend, and I had to smile when I noticed her … Continue reading →

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This is Where We Will Plant It

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I moved the potted azaleas around for a few days and think this may be the perfect place for painting them over the next few years.

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Junípero Serra Museum

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

Junípero Serra Museum is an iconic San Diego landmark. It sits on a hill with views to the west of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, to the southwest of our downtown, and to the north of Mission Valley. I usually … Continue reading →

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Embankment between Sky and River

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

We went to paint at the Old Mission Dam in San Diego’s Mission Trails Park. The sky was cloudy, the San Diego River was flowing, and there was a lot of movement in the sky and water, which I caught … Continue reading →

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Flowers for the Dining Room

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

I liked the jumble of placemats, flowers, and shadows on the dining room table, so I sat there and quickly sketched it.

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Yoga on the Canyon

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Sarah Sullivan

What better place to exercise than along a canyon edge?

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