I’ve heard it said many, many times that because the heat in California is a “dry heat,” it’s easier to bear than heat with high humidity. That may be true, but it’s little consolation once the thermometer hits the 100-degree-plus range! I don’t live anywhere near a desert, but plenty of people in Southern California do, and it turns out […]
The theme of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Gears and Engines. This series I call Odd Twists meaning we are looking for the bizarre and the common things we don’t always take photos of. This week the topic is Gears and Engines. Cars and the gears of a clock are obvious for this week’s topic. Let’s see how creative you can get […]
If you happen to be in Southern California this summer and are looking for something different to do, Huell Howser has a couple of ideas for you in this episode of California’s Gold. I’ve been lucky enough to visit the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., but I’ve never seen anything like the living […]
How many times have I trod this historic stretch of sidewalk without noticing these gorgeous lights? In Historic Folsom, history is everywhere — including hanging over your head.
This episode of California’s Gold is another of my special favorites. I’ve been wishing to visit the Forestiere Gardens ever since watching this episode for the first time. Thus far, the closest I’ve gotten is pointing out the sign on Highway 99 as we drove past on our way home from visiting Riverside last December. I may not have made […]
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: June 25, 2017
Sutter Street has gone through many changes since the 1850s. I’m quite interested in the story behind this building, located in Historic Folsom on the corner of Sutter and Riley streets. The green building in the background is the Folsom Hotel; its history is easier to dig up (I plan to post about that in the near future). But Google […]
I can’t believe this is my very first time watching this episode of California’s Gold! It’s absolutely packed with beautiful scenery as well as history — of the railroad, of the Chinese who helped build it, and even a bit of musical history. The central coast of California has some stunning scenery, and I haven’t seen nearly enough of it. […]
The theme for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Teddy Bears, Dolls, Toys. Toys of all sorts for both girls and boys as well as big boys and girls (meaning adults) are all allowed in this weeks challenge. See how creative you can get on this challenge. Have fun with this challenge.