I’ve hiked past this spot many, many times without even glancing at the three parallel lines of concrete marking the site of some long-gone outbuilding. Whatever it was, the structure most likely dated from the era when the land belonged to Teichert Aggregates, rather than the 1849 gold rush era. Still, there’s something a bit haunting about the spot — […]
I didn’t make it to Jamestown on my recent trip to the Mother Lode; but Huell spent a weekend there for this 2010 episode of Road Trip, and he clearly enjoyed himself. Whether you’re to hunt for antiques, pan for gold, or take a ride on the historic train, there’s plenty to do in Jamestown. Huell travels to the historic […]
The theme for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Pastel colors.
One of these days I need to spend a few hours in downtown Sacramento and track down more of these street corner masterpieces!
Uprooted! Japanese Americans During WWII is the name of a Signature Exhibit currently on display at the California Museum in downtown Sacramento.
Since I mentioned the San Diego Zoo in last week’s post, I decided to dig out the old prints from my visit back in 1981. I’m certain it’s changed quite a lot since then although I haven’t had a chance to go back to Balboa Park. In 1981 my sister and her family were living in El Cajon, and my […]
