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”
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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?”
Homesteading
Well, sort of! This weekend I moved the woodpile from one side of the house to the other, determined to widen the side enough to push a…… Read more “Homesteading”
Productive Worry
I’ve noticed that sometimes when I have a sleepless, hour-of-the-wolf night, first it sinks to my belly as a load of shame-spiral. Even if shame is misplaced,…… Read more “Productive Worry”
Our Redwoods
From the edge of our mobile home park, a trail marked “Private property, keep out,” leads into the woods. The “kids” were impressed by the beauty we…… Read more “Our Redwoods”
Heavenly Circus
I took my son, daughter and son’s gf to Flynn Creek Circus yesterday. The show was located in the woods behind town. I had no idea of…… Read more “Heavenly Circus”
A Focus Group
Yesterday, my son did an afterschool focus group with eight middle school kids at the school where I teach. Since he lives in the East Bay, it…… Read more “A Focus Group”
Marie Judson 