On this recent island visit, my sister the florist tasked me to pick some plumeria blossoms from the tree in dad’s garden.

everyday life, meditation , gardening Carol ChinMay 14, 2025gardening, meditation, natureComment

Architecture Field Trip - La Jolla and Newport Beach

Taking care of business with some favorites things sprinkled in - a stay by the ocean, visits to exceptional works of architecture and time in nature.

architecture, modernist, nature, san diegoCarol ChinDecember 5, 2020modernist, architecture, travel, nature, san diego, Orange CountyComment

Architecture Field Trip - Glendale, Whiting Woods

What’s your idea for a perfect morning? This is how my Thursday morning unfolded - yoga session, architecture discoveries, wildlife encounters and an unplanned hike.

everyday life, nature, architecture, glendale, field tripCarol ChinNovember 20, 2020architecture, nature, mid century, glendaleComment

Running Uphill and Deer Spotting

Timing and location is everything. Running uphill last week, I not only spotted the usual architecture points of interest but also 3 deer!

running, pasadena, natureCarol ChinOctober 5, 2020Running, nature, architectureComment

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