"Kenwoodians"

What a beautiful day! After thirteen straight days of rain, I was glad to get out on my morning run in Annadel State Park! What a great place to have in my own backyard of Kenwood! This park is 25 sq. miles of trails, water ways and wildlife. I am sure that there are a lot of people out there that have not even been to Lake Ilsanjo, which is the treasure destination at the top of Richardson Trail. I try to use this park three days a week. Sometimes I run with others, sometimes alone. It is my workout, my santity , my space, my communion with nature--and it's right here in my town of Kenwood--well, it's really Santa Rosa officially, but, the trailhead on Lawndale Rd. is 1/2 mile from the Kenwood borderline....so, I think it's O.K. to say Kenwood.

About that. I like to call myself a "Kenwoodian", which, if you are part of anything to do with Kenwood, you are in the "loop" and you can then call yourself a "Kenwoodian". That said, we Kenwoodians are proud of our small town village with it's eclectic group of people...artists, winemakers, families, and transplants from everywhere bigger that this town!

I must add this information about our Sonoma County Parks. Many use Sonoma County parks and don't pay the useage fee. They park outside the gates and walk, bike or run in. Remember these parks are underfunded...a donation to the Sonoma County Trail Council(http://www.sonomatrails.org/) would be a great way to show your appreciation for these open spaces.
That's all for now...see you in Kenwood...and maybe on the trails of Annadel!