The main character of my Braided Dimensions series is Kay Hamelin, a former professor of ancient languages at UC Berkeley. We enter her story in 2009., twelve…… Read more “What are the main characters doing now?”
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When is writing most exciting?
There are a few general times when I find writing most satisfying and even thrilling. One is when a sentence comes together elegantly—not necessarily from a literary…… Read more “When is writing most exciting?”
Waylaid by a gas leak
As soon as I got home today, I started hunting for photo albums among the boxes in the garage, hoping to find the pics of the old…… Read more “Waylaid by a gas leak”
Old Woodcut Illustrations
I’ve always loved old woodcut illustrations. They transform what would be a prosaic instruction manual into something I want to hang onto forever. Here’s the cover of…… Read more “Old Woodcut Illustrations”
Follow up – Anchor Bay
For this post, I braved parking at the top of the hill and walking down the narrow roadside far enough to photograph from above the mobile homes…… Read more “Follow up – Anchor Bay”
Follow Up – Druids of California
Here’s the Pt. Arena Druid’s Hall I started writing about on Tuesday. I mentioned that it’s the furthest north branch in California. But that wasn’t always the…… Read more “Follow Up – Druids of California”
Druid’s Hall
On one of my early trips through Pt. Arena, I was intrigued by a Druid’s Hall there. It has the appearance of an Elk’s Lodge or Masonic…… Read more “Druid’s Hall”
The Center
I found out what the cute blue building in Pt. Arena is. From another angle, further up the street, I could see that it says, “The Center.”…… Read more “The Center”
Surprising plants
When we first moved here, there were a few plants left by the previous owner. They mostly had very little soil, dried to a crisp so that…… Read more “Surprising plants”
Am I here?
Mist moves by Without a whisper Encompassing my domain As I try to reconcile My new existence Rural coastline Desired By visitors as Locals watch The comings…… Read more “Am I here?”