The arrival of spring is a slow process with a number of stages along the way — especially in a place like the Phoenix Park vernal pools. I wanted to have a look around after the rain cleared just to check in for the first time this year. It will be awhile before the flowers start popping up, but it’s […]
It’s been quite awhile since I last visited the trail along Hinkle Creek and I figured I was about due to return! I was curious to see if there had been any changes — but for the most part things looked about the same, much to my relief. One spot along the trail that I especially remembered is a small […]
Northern California has seen plenty of stormy weather thus far this winter — lashing rain, roaring winds, and overnight freeze warnings. Today the sun is shining, so as I try to take advantage of the warmer temperatures and get outdoors, here’s a quick look back at some recent storm-related images from my neighborhood.
I enjoyed seeing the painting of Angela Davis on my most recent visit to the de Young Museum last summer. I still remember seeing her on the television news as a child, although I was then too young to understand the reasons behind her activism. Although some of these works of art are very difficult to look at and think […]
The longer I live here, the more convinced I am that the cats have become our new landlords.
I’ve long been interested in 19th century history — a quick look at my bookshelves and decor make that pretty clear. Still, I’ve never been a serious decorator; and while I enjoy adding a few decorative touches suggestive of that era to my personal space, it takes only a brief stay in an authentic old house to remind me — […]
The first time I explored downtown Point Arena was in September 2021. I recall that day I walked only a short way along the Shoreline Highway (AKA Highway 1) which makes up the town’s main street because the day was chilly and gray, and the cold wind was gusting right in my face as I headed down the hill. Still, […]
of; there are neighbors nearby who have been without power for nearly seven days now, thanks to broken power poles still waiting to be repaired. Thus far (knock wood) we’ve only lost power one time, for a few hours in the middle of the night. Our county parks are temporarily closed due to the high river levels and storm damage. […]
Tomales, August 2022.