Big Blue Supermoon

August 30, 2023. Sunset 7:41 PM. San Francisco, CA.

"Did you see the moon?" Norman from San Francisco to me in Brooklyn. And sadly I didn't see it here!!! The big beautiful blue supermoon. I won't be holding my breath until next time since it won't occur again until 2037. I miss my friends and neighbors and the dogs from San Francisco, too!!

Only the hands on the clock have moved

November 5, 2022. Sunset 6:06PM. San Francisco, CA.

Last sunset of Daylight Savings Time 6:06 PM

November 6, 2022. Sunset 5:05 PM. San Francisco, CA.

First sunset returning to Standard Time.

Same cast of characters. Different outfits

May 9, 2022. Sunset 8:07 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Something nice must be growing there- or perhaps it's essence of gopher?

Changed-for-Changing – Erik Ehn-- DAY 10

all about the smells

May 8, 2022. Sunset 8:06 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Business as usual—BUT VERY WINDY-- must be lots of good things to smell.

Changed-for-Changing – Erik Ehn-- DAY 9

cracked the hour

May 1, 2022.Sunset 8:00 PM. San Francisco, CA.

We have finally broken through to 8:00 sunset!!! Neighbors with gongs and dogs. Blustery grey sunset. Pavlovian dogs- our most reliable company for the bell ringing. They like the outing.

Changed-for-Changing – Erik Ehn-- DAY 2

August 22 - sea to shining sea

August 22, 2021. Sunset 7:44 PM.

From my friend Lisa, sunset at Wildwood Crest, NJ.
-Joe Pokrifka


August 22, 2021. Sunset 7:52 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Norman noticed it was a Three Dog Night as Riley greets her fan club's newest member. Welcome back to Kiki after a month away at doggie camp boot camp. Everyone was on their best behavior this evening. Masking up again...


August 22, 1985

Today is the 37th anniversary of my grandmother Irene McElhoes' death. I adored her and she loved me unconditionally (well, as long as I stayed on the couch an didn't run around her house and make a mess)-- I am forever grateful to have known what that kind of love felt like and have aspired to pass it along as I go. Thank you, Nan.

Day 404 A surprise sunset convergence

April 19, 2021. Sunset 7:49 PM. San Francisco, CA. A surprise convergence of friends and family of friends near and far. Welcome Maggi and Steve from NY here to visit daughter Annie.

Matt and Gus (the good elder dog from across the street) join Emily and Riley (the recent enthusiastic grad from obedience school).
A good warm up for the Lyrid meteor shower that begins tonight.

daylight 13:20:55 v darkness 10:39:05.
Day 404 sunsets at home since sheltering in place began last March