Woman posing for camera in front of a windmill in the Netherlands

Hello, I am J.S. Whaldo

Welcome!

After 40 years of the daily grind, I decided it was time to follow my heart and pursue my passions as a writer and photographer. Writing has been a part of my life on and off over the years, but now I’m embracing it, and I’m ready to share my journey and random musings with you.

My husband and I call San Diego, California, home. When we’re not traveling, we spend our days with our two adopted furry kids: Jax, a Border Collie mix who loves beach walks as much as we do, and George, a charming Snowshoe cat. Spoiling them rotten is a top priority!

We enjoy traveling, cooking, discovering new dog-friendly restaurants, bird-watching, and exploring the ever-changing shoreline with Jax. Our travels inspire many of my blog posts, but you’ll also find a mix of other reflections and ruminations sprinkled in.

All photographs are from our stock photography side gig, Whaldo Digital Content. That business owns all rights. You can check them out here.

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