Smothered by the Smoke With New Fires and More Smoke to the Tipping Point

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August 20 2020

We’re getting smothered by the smoke from the California fires. This was yesterday. Looks about the same today. Sending much love to the people and animals whose homes this is affecting.

September 6 2020

The sky yesterday, looking the same today. We were finally clearing, with no new fires in California. That changed yesterday. New fires, more smoke.

September 12 2020

I’m so glad I went for that hike on Wednesday; which was the only clear blue sky day this week. Yesterday we were in the orange and red. Woke up this morning to very unhealthy. I added a black arrow to the satellite image showing where Reno is located. I’ve heard from a friend in Australia, that some of their firefighters are on the way to help.

My arrow points to Reno. Except I overshot it a bit. We’re actually closer to the state border.

September 14 2020

I stepped out to go pick up dinner ….

September 15 2020

I ask Thomas what he wants for dinner. He tells me, then after I let him know there are leftovers, he says he will have the leftovers instead.

I then walk into the kitchen and make him both dinners. I made two dinners for one person. I’m losing my mind! Is anyone else doing weird stuff like this? 😳😂🤪 The smoke, the pandemic, and people acting like fools are beginning to get to me. 🤣🥴😂 … The smoke has been the tipping point for me.

Thomas and Camilla September 2020 Date Day

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September 10 2020

Thomas and Camilla September Date Day

Part 1 – Lunch to go from Sawasdee

Avocado curry for me. Spring rolls for both of us, and sweet sticky rice with mango, with a Thai tea for me and boba drink for Thomas.

Part 2 – Swimming in the afternoon and a movie after dinner. He and I have been watching the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Last night was number 3 – “At World’s End”

Gorgeous Cool Breeze With a Bat Pose While Nature is Magnificent

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September 5 2020

Gorgeous walk yesterday morning.

September 8 2020

It finally cleared enough for a walk. Lillian’s choice: Our old neighborhood, with a refreshing cool breeze. Bonus: We got to see a cormorant in bat pose! Cormorants and pelicans are two of my favorites.

September 9 2020

I am good tired this afternoon. A swim this morning and then a lovely hike to Tamarack Lake with beautiful people. Thank you Fran, Melinda, and Barbara. And to the four legged fur friends you brought along …. Stella, Hank and Boo. Deeply grateful for being invited with you ladies. Nature’s beauty is magnificent.

Push It with a Side of Super Freak

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September 8 2020

When you can’t go for morning walks due to the poor air quality, from the smoke due to the California fires; you have morning dance parties.

I was thrown back into my 80’s body with the help of Salt n Pepper’s Push It, followed by Rick James’s Super Freak … That was fun! The 80’s and 90’s Camilla could certainly bust some serious moves!

Photo of a 2 year old Camilla getting some fine looking clothes for Christmas. I don’t remember, but I think that Camilla liked dancing, too!

Push It:

Super Freak:

Found Poetry with Wine Gums and Dark Chocolate – Camilla Interviewed by Emma

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In mid-June 2020, I was interviewed by Emma on her lovely Books and Wine Gums blog. We chat about deciding what goes into my writings and what stays private, found poetry, why I think poetry is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, what I “pack into” my writings, imposter syndrome, wine gums, and dark chocolate …

An Interview with … Camilla Downs

Throwback Post: Marketing Panel with Camilla, Glenna, and Cheri

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December 6 2010:

Cheri Hill of Sage International, Glenna Smith with The Referral Institute of Nevada and Camilla Downs of Turning Views presented a panel discussion on Marketing Your Business.

Camilla Downs, a social media guru and owner of Turning Views shared important tips for leveraging social media to create brand awareness and make connections.

Movie Night: Missing Link

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September 5 2020

Team TLC movie night: Lillian’s choice – “Missing Link”

Lillian says, “Good, funny, favorite character is Adelina, liked the moral of never give up and keep dreaming, and 100% recommend.”

I say, “Lighthearted story about friendship and learning to think of others. Enjoyed watching it with Lillian.”

Thomas sat this one out.

After Dinner Walking While Peppers Get Stuffed With a Pool Party

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September 3 2020

After dinner walk with Lillian on Tuesday. Thought we should get a photo of the empty Apple store.

September 5 2020

Thomas Darnell went to the grocery store with me last week. He saw these great looking peppers and said he wanted to make stuffed peppers. I helped a bit, and here’s one of the finished peppers. Jasmine rice layered with peas, corn, and two kinds of cheese.

September 5 2020

The pool is finally finished and open!! Furniture didn’t make it in time. But, whatever! Grand opening with food from Noble Pie Parlor – Summit Sierra!! The vegan pizza is amazing!!! Yay!!!