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”
Category: Northern California
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”
Coming in the Fall
Okay, continuing my love affair with Pt Arena buildings, I heard recently that this very cool one is going to be a microbrewery pub, with the intriguing…… Read more “Coming in the Fall”
Arena Elementary
The school where I work has these old built-ins. It also has the old-fashioned kind of chalk boards. I love that. I have to take photos because…… Read more “Arena Elementary”
What are the main characters doing now?
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?”
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”