
Today was nothing at all like this — bright sunshine, the saturated colors of fresh flowers everywhere — but on a long walk I came across a garden tribute to people affected by the East Bay Hills fire of 1991. It's at the intersection of a neighborhood and a highway on-ramp road, so I can't imagine there's much foot traffic. Sweeping views of the bay. Two locals pruning the small roses, weeding, keeping a patch tidy. A water fountain. A nice touch.