A tidbit of historical fiction— Joe Simpson had followed the telephone lines from Rhyolite to Skidoo. The stopover at Stovepipe Wells had replenished his canteens but he was almost dead when he stumbled into the Gold Seal Saloon. “It’s a good day for the devil,” he remarked to the bar-keep. “Here’s the last of my […]
A tidbit of flash fiction to accompany my photos. “How late can I order the Fish and Chips?” “Four-thirty, but I’d check with Scott in the bar before you get settled. It’s a week night but they could run out,” answered Carla, the campground hostess, as she handed back my credit card. “I put you […]
With coffee set to brew, I water the garden. Sunday, we had picnicked on the coast, fanned by a gentle breeze. Monday night the winds churned in crazy directions. Now Tuesday morning the sky is smoky-brown as I spray the plants. Soon, I would learn that Santa Rosa was on fire. It’s hard to describe […]
Camp in the trees, traverse a prairie, drive through the forest, beachcomb and bath in ancient ferns all in one day at Prairie Creek. Of course, you’ll share the open meadows with herds of Roosevelt elk, but there’s room for all to enjoy the morning fog and midday sunshine.In addition, the area is a […]
Elaine Webster A solar farm could not have produced as much energy as the array of electric cars on display today in Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, California. The event sponsored by Sonoma Clean Power attracted local dealerships of Chevrolet, Tesla, Kia, Ford, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen. Alongside the glitz and glamour sat the […]