The theme of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Colors That Start With the Letter B. You can always use adjectives and adverbs with a specific topic just make sure you give us the word that fits the requirements of this challenge. Feel free to use your native language as your inspiration for this challenge, just please give us […]
I chose this episode of California’s Gold this week in honor of all my own memories of road trips when I spotted some intriguing road sign or attraction and wanted to stop to check it out but didn’t, for one reason or another. I’m sure I can’t be the only one who’s had this experience! I’m still hanging onto my […]
Folsom Lake is considered an urban reservoir, and there are plenty of sumptuous homes perched on the hills above its shores. Still, if you want to “get away from it all,” whether on the water or on the bank, tranquil spots abound.
At the moment it seems like most of the northern hemisphere is experiencing a fairly miserable heat wave — and I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s more than ready for cooler weather. If I could just take off and head to the coast or the mountains, I’d be gone! Today the projected high temperature in my part of […]
If you’re stuck in a petting zoo, you may as well make the most out of all that human attention, right? This zebu seems determined to get a neck massage and to make it last as long as possible.
Back in April 1974, not long before I turned 13 years old, I was very lucky to take my very first trip to Disneyland — not with my parents but with a school classmate and her family. The Joneses had five kids, all girls; I was friends with their eldest daughter, Debby. When the family headed to Anaheim they invited me […]
Folsom Valley Railway has been in continuous operation since 1970. It is the only 12 inch gauge railroad remaining in the United States, and only one of seven miniature scale replica steam-powered railroads in public operation.
Last weekend I was lucky enough to catch some of the festivities at the Roseville auction grounds when they held a dog fashion show and dachshund races. I was still getting over my head cold, but I couldn’t resist the temptation to drive out there and see the dogs and their owners having fun. Most of the dogs got into […]