Hamilton!

We splurged on Hamilton tickets and a nice dinner out in San Francisco. 

We've done nothing this fancy since our wedding.
Best. Show. Ever.

Summer adventures!

 Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda invited me to sit down for a nice press box chat the other night. We are longtime friends. So special!

 Yep, Steph's a great golfer, too. Fun to spend a day walking the course watching him, and he stopped between holes at one point to give me a big hug and ask about my summer. Most genuine, kind superstar I've covered in my entire career.

 TV interview about Steph with the PGA Channel.

 Lorrie Murray, founder of Alameda Music Project with an after-care program at our school, also at the Giants-A's game that Aug. 1 night.

 Swimming/workout friend Paul came to the Giants-A's with his Trader Joe's store and I was able to bring him on the field for batting practice. He loved it!

 Five special girls!

 Seaweed sheets from the Korean market, gift from Paul.

 Nice visit at Frog Park with dear friend Krisha, her husband Rob and son Kingston!

 Below is from Felicia's 50th birthday party!

 Water balloon girls...

 Steph's recent basketball camp... held in Walnut Creek where former Saint Mary's College assistant athletic director Mike Samuels now runs the facility. Nice reunion.

 Robyn's birthday bouquet at the pool ... Paul got the flowers at Trader Joe's, I brought the vase and ribbon. Teamwork we have at our little sanctuary.

We brought the Tucker's ice cream cake for Ruth the dog's birthday at friend Joy's home. 

It was delicious - none for the pooch.

Two of my stories on the SAME Sunday page in The New York Times ... a special first!

 Always a treat chatting with Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson.

 Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has been a supportive friend for years from afar,
going back to his days managing the Colorado Rockies. Always a treat to see him once a year.

Katie and her crew were there that night, too. Nice between-innings visit.

And Bruce Bochy has had my back for more than a decade,
even over his own players at times when appropriate. Respect! 

 One day this week, the good folks at Peet's saw me in the parking lot and had my drink ready in the drive-thru. I don't usually walk up to the window like this.

 I've been wearing so much Athleta for work they are now gifting me some pieces like this tank each season with a semi-sponsorship. So thoughtful! They support "Power of the She" theme.

We have SOOO much fun with the Bennett girls!

The girls loved picking carrots with Paul after a recent workout.

Lifelong friends

What a special photo of lifelong friends Lily and Cormac taken last weekend at Webster Street Jam by great Bay Area News Group colleague and friend Ray Chavez when we happened into him.

Pool time lapse this morning

Swim pal Paul did this neat time lapse - it's pretty fast - this morning. 

Afterward, it was time for another session of "Trainer Jane" as it's now being called

when we do our post-swim ab/core work, band strengthening exercises and weights.

Surprise, I so enjoy making new friends, and am thrilled that Paul's wife recently told him to get back swimming or they'd cancel their pool membership. His speed in the neighboring lane this morning led me to a PR mile of 29:57, plus some post-swim planks/ab work and push-ups.

Mom, Henry is Robyn's husband.

She's 6!

Best part of being in 40s...

My hair does THIS curly thing on its own. It can't be from swimming 

as I wear a cap so it must be hormones. For the first time in my life, I like my hair.

Weekend fun...