When I set up a trip to meet my oldest friend (since third grade), I wanted to choose somewhere drivable, that I had heard of for a…… Read more “Gold Mines of Grass Valley and Nevada City”
Category: Northern California
Clues in a Photo
I had other ideas for this post, but a week or so ago my daughter handed me this photo, saying, “Let’s get a bigger print to put…… Read more “Clues in a Photo”
Urban Fantasy
I’m considering writing another book in my Braided Dimensions series. What I’d like to do is make Book 5 more of an urban fantasy. Characters would probably…… Read more “Urban Fantasy”
Reunions
I just attended a high school reunion. It was magical and exhausting. I’ve been showing up for reunions over the years; I think when something is a…… Read more “Reunions”
Not in Washington
I’m supposed to be at my nephew’s wedding this weekend, in a campground an hour out of Portland. I had an airbnb booked in Rainier, everything set…… Read more “Not in Washington”
Theater Camp
Have you ever said yes to something and then wondered for weeks why you did? Someone suggested I join her at a three-day theater camp that’s been…… Read more “Theater Camp”
Tiny Libraries
My friend, Bob Young, who has the public radio station, KNYO, in Ft. Bragg CA (the “Pomo Bluffs” of my Braided Dimensions fantasy novel series) has gone…… Read more “Tiny Libraries”
An Old Friend’s Visit
My oldest friend—since third grade—came to visit me for three days. I had so many thoughts of what I could show her during her stay. As these…… Read more “An Old Friend’s Visit”
New Year Storms and Writing by Hand
I missed my blog post due to a 3-day power outage this week. We’ve had trees down, rivers flooding, school closure … Nothing out of the ordinary…… Read more “New Year Storms and Writing by Hand”
Coastal Bike Ride; Controversial Mill Pond
Yesterday i rode the full Coastal Trail that’s only been open about 13 years. First, the area—all the coastline next to the town of Ft. Bragg in…… Read more “Coastal Bike Ride; Controversial Mill Pond”
Marie Judson 