This little town has been drawing me here since 1995 when my dear college girlfriend, Leslie, relocated from Orange County.

This was our 35th year of celebrating birthdays together! How very special. She's been there for most of my life's important milestones.
It is a comfortable relationship and a stay here is full of all my favorite things.
We stroll often, making our way between Leslie's home and her mom's.
Though some of her neighbors are downright animals.


Tehachapi is the land of four seasons and today's wintry 37° made for a vigorous morning walk.
Life is so much better with friends in it!