Too Early for the Bloom
We went to Point Dume expecting the hills to be covered in wildflowers. Instead, the bloom had not yet arrived. A few yellow blossoms had pushed through, some already curling in the early heat. This week’s journal reflects on arriving too early, the timing of natural cycles, and what remains when expectation falls away.
A Family Weekend in Topanga: Hiking, Superbloom, and Local Magic
This past weekend, my parents visited Topanga for the first time in spring. We explored the canyon’s hidden magic—from the rebuilding of Tuna Canyon to the sweeping yellow superbloom at Point Dume—and shared meals at some of the town’s best local spots. It was a weekend full of nature, reflection, and simple joys.