Kirby Cove, the site of the second Secret Saturdays event, was the inspiration for a batch of healing balm created for the event. The healing […]
My Morning Commute
I vaguely remember the days when standing in someone’s sweaty armpit on a crowded bus for 45 minutes constituted my morning commute. The days when […]
Secret Saturdays #1: Ocean Beach, San Francisco
Saturday, March 7, 2015, 4pm Ocean Beach, San Francisco, California The invitation only gave the essential details… “Meet at the parklet at Great Highway and […]
The Barbie Window
I stroll down 17th Street everyday on my walk/commute to work. I purposely go this way not only to avoid the craziness of the Tartine […]
Fog Magic
It’s 4:30am, the low droning starts off in the distance and wakes me from my sleep. I initially think I’m dreaming, but then realize that […]
Hello world! Meet Senses of Place
Hi everyone, I’m Gretchen Hilyard and this post marks the launch of my project: Senses of Place. Who am I? I am an explorer of […]