Author Archives: debster822

Unknown's avatar

About debster822

A fulltime REALTOR who plays as hard as she works -- sometimes harder. I race my bicycles; some are faster than others. It's a good life!

Posted on March 8, 2017 by debster822

Change Is The Only Constant My friend and broker, M, made some major changes to her business, and what affected me the most was her plan to spend a year (or more) in Europe. I’m all over that; we’re planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, NorCal, Politics, real estate, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Like a Marvin Gaye Song

Posted on February 17, 2017 by debster822

What’s going on? From my bubble on the Left Coast it seems as though the country is experiencing unprecedented turmoil and discord. The first time I dealt with a president who was dishonest and criminal was in 72-73, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, NorCal, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

A Sodden January

Posted on February 1, 2017 by debster822

We’re so wet! I forgot how NorCal springs to life with exceptional rain, and we’ve certainly had that. I feel for those folks along the Russian River (among other waterways) who have flooded; you had a 10 year hiatus, and I hope all are reimbursed for their losses).  There has been epic snow — 20′ […]

Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

A Sodden January

Posted on January 28, 2017 by debster822

We’re so wet! I forgot how NorCal springs to life with exceptional rain, and we’ve certainly had that. I feel for those folks along the Russian River (among other waterways) who have flooded; you had a 10 year hiatus, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

New Year, New Hopes, New Goals

Posted on January 6, 2017 by debster822

Since July I’ve had a number of niggling yet intrusive injuries, the kind that force you off your schedule for just enough time to lose some fitness. Stress fracture on the plateau of my left tibia, back strain, Achilles tendon … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Thursday Musings

Posted on September 9, 2016 by debster822

I like running under the radar. I’m sure my blog posts appeal to a very select group (love you all who ride bikes! And run!) so i don’t have a lot of followers.  My real estate coaches say I need … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

History Was Made This Week

Posted on July 29, 2016 by debster822

…and we were present. I was moved to tears more than once. I don’t ascribe to a political affiliation because I tend to vote for the most qualified candidate, regardless of party affiliation. I want the best, most qualified person … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

A Week Full of Events

Posted on June 19, 2016 by debster822

Santa Barbara county is burning, midway between where we lived in Lompoc, and Santa Barbara city. I hate that it’s burning but there’s nothing I can do from 400 mi. north except pray that it’s contained and snuffed out ASAP. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on A Week Full of Events

Another Club Ride

Posted on June 17, 2016 by debster822

So this club ride, which I’ve done many Thursdays since 2006, is a love/hate affair. It’s a standard  Winters Loop, and for the first 4 years I did this ride, it was a total hammerfest. If you were new to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, Family, Fitness, Friends, NorCal, Strava, Tandem, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Sometimes There Are No Words

Posted on June 16, 2016 by debster822

While we were fast asleep on the eve of the Ride the Bridges benefit  bicycle ride on Sunday the 15th, a ride to benefit the Northern California Special Olympics (we were riding the  55 km on the tandem), a horrible, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment