Steamer's Lane from inside looking toward Middle Peak and the Slot which is up against the far cliff. Another picture of Catherine looking outside with the view of the Santa Cruz Pier behind her.

My blogging efforts have been sorely left behind in my life's journey. I keep promising myself that I will not let this go to seed but I have not been pushing myself to keep up the work. I have been working on about five new paintings. I am also working on a book that I had started a lifetime ago. This book would be so meaningful for me to complete at this time in my life. I am well into the process. The only thing to do is to keep plugging away.

There is a picture of my wife Catherine at Steamer's Lane in Santa Cruz. We were checking out the surf. We live on the beach on the opposite side of town but love to come over to the "Lane" and check out the surf. It was very overcast and smoky from the Lockheed fire. The amazing thing was the absence of people in the water. The waves were small but were well formed and fast. A most unusual site for this surfing spot.