Category Archives: San Diego

Families belong together 2

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

Instead of going to the beach or having a summer picnic on the last Saturday of June, we joined people in San Diego (that was part of Mexico from 1821 to 1848, and Spain before that, and Kumeyaay – Native … Continue reading →

Posted in Larry, Politics, San Diego, Tourist destinations

Families belong together

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

5000+ people took part yesterday (June 23) in downtown San Diego’s rally and march with the theme Families Belong Together,* which kicked off a week of protests that will culminate in nationwide protests on Saturday, June 30th, in support of … Continue reading →

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Ode to joy in thriving, driving and dying

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

The joy of seeing the sun rise as I arrive for my volunteer work at San Diego Medical Center reminds me of the wonderful sunrises we experienced while camping with our Airstream travel trailer for the past 10 years in … Continue reading →

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RAVing about thriving

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

A glorious sun rose above the early morning mist as I arrived for yet another happy day of working as a volunteer in Kaiser Permanente’s state-of-the-art San Diego Medical Center,* which is celebrating its first birthday this month on April … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Gardens, Health, Meditations, Mindfulness, RAV4 Hybrid, San Diego, Zen | 3 Comments

Hello World (Take Two)

Posted on February 3, 2018 by

Waking up from a long winter’s nap, this blog has been energized and is now thriving. History Safari Expresso started three years ago this month as a way to capture some of our highlights and best photos of our experiences … Continue reading →

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Japanese Friendship Garden: Oasis of serenity

Posted on September 9, 2016 by

Located in the heart of San Diego’s Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden is an oasis of serenity amidst a bustling city and its freeways.  Per the “Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego Visitor Guide,” this garden is named “San-Kei-En,” … Continue reading →

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