When I first blogged about the very small town of Anchor Bay—which is about a third of the way from where I live to where I work—I…… Read more “Anchor Bay Revisited”
Category: Northern California
Talking to Readers
Recently I posted about Anchor Bay campground and how Highway 1 loops around it in a horseshoe. Last night, I went to a house on a road…… Read more “Talking to Readers”
I love our local library
Pt. Arena is a quintessential town, a real town with a down town, with historic buildings and a sense of identify. The library only adds to it.…… Read more “I love our local library”
Does a big ego help or hurt writers?
This is an interesting question. I can see where people might assume that, to get published, one had to have a big ego. That would mean you…… Read more “Does a big ego help or hurt writers?”
All is Not
When I first moved into my place, i fell in love with a burly old acacia tree I discovered hidden behind the ugliest scrap fence you’ve ever…… Read more “All is Not”
Broken Plates
I’m thinking the first holiday in a new home is defining, sets patterns, or may bring new insights on the past. When we went to unpack dishes for…… Read more “Broken Plates”
The Cliffs on Thanksgiving
We had a great walk overlooking the sea before starting in on cooking dinner. So many different scenes and even changing weather. We passed through twisty cyprus…… Read more “The Cliffs on Thanksgiving”
Projects
People say “the joys of home ownership,” with a little groan. I know they mean there’s always a new cost. Or couples have arguments about “when are…… Read more “Projects”
Dangerous Shoreline
When I knew I was moving to the Gualala-Pt. Arena area, I researched the history of the area and came across references to hazardous sea travel along…… Read more “Dangerous Shoreline”
Artist in the Water Tower
A while back I posted a photo of this water tower, taken from another street. I later discovered that we can see it from the playground of…… Read more “Artist in the Water Tower”