Igo, you go, we all go to Ono … Igo and Ono, California, that is … There’s nothing like cool, country air and a flaxen sunrise to put you back in your right mind. My sister and I told work to kiss our tailgates and we hit the road to explore life and improve...
This past weekend I met two new friends — a sweet, young married couple just getting a start in life. They are both creatives, one a graphic designer and one a writer. They wanted to know about my writing and what I’ve done to grow my business. I thought about it for a moment, and although...
It’s been raining here for a few days and although I’m happy for the precipitation, I’ve been a baby and have stayed inside where it’s warm … until today. Out I went into the cold but dry weather for some much needed nature therapy. Destination: Lema Ranch. After a rather busy week of work, family...
We spent the last day of our romantic getaway at the Point Reyes National Seashore. Here is a view looking at the Pacific Ocean from the Point Reyes Headlands. Vibrant swaths of ice plant and other beachy plants lit up the landscape like I imagine the Aurora Borealis lights up the northern skyscape. Here are some...
After a leisurely morning filled with steaming coffee, sticky breakfast rolls and savory scones from Bovine Bakery (where the pastry chefs sing beautiful Spanish melodies), we headed west crossing the heavily forested Inverness Ridge, dropping down onto the Point Reyes Headlands. The Prius was loaded with all the necessities: water, hiking shoes and leftover Stellina’s hummus, squash...
After working in Chico for the morning, we drove the backroads,wandering our way through rice paddies, walnut orchards, tomato fields and seemingly forgotten about towns, on our way to Point Reyes — a romantic getaway for hubby and me. I knit while hubby drove. Remember the yarn catastrophe? We pulled into Nicasio in the late...
The Redding Farmer’s Market, the first to be certified in California more than 34 years ago, was bustling this morning as my sister and I made our way through the early-bird crowd inspecting potential dinner and dessert ingredients. We thought it best to develop a strategy if we wanted to guarantee we’d leave with peaches...
Whirlwind of a ride pretty much sums up our trip, although looking at the words now, I see that I am putting it to you mildly. To kick off our two-week motorcycle road trip from California to Colorado, brother-in-law’s bike wouldn’t start. It was a few expletives and a slammed tool box lid later before...
My husband and I were blessed with the rare treat of complete relaxation this past weekend. We spent our days holding hands, meandering up and down the quaint streets of Nevada City and strolling through lush gardens gloriously blooming with tulips. At night we browsed art galleries and ate fresh, local cuisine that, even thinking...
Dear Colorado, I miss you already. A week with you is just not enough time. With every visit, I am drawn closer by your quiet beauty and pure energy. Your landscape of green and gold soothes my soul. Your clear blue sky freshens and lifts my spirit. The creative, mindful people who call you home...
