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LAKE TAHOE: West Shore

Posted on December 29, 2019 by admin

Conflicting snow news and late start of the day make for a full sightseeing day… on the west shore… from the forest stroll at Ward Creek Park… to the slippery Eagle Rock climbing… picnicking on the lake shore at Ed … Continue reading →

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SKI: Alpine Meadows

Posted on December 28, 2019 by admin

Ski season debut… at Alpine Meadows… with Sherwood news… and crunchy snow 🙂

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WINTER TRIP: Tahoe City

Posted on December 27, 2019 by admin

Dreaming of a white Christmas… wish granted this year… a day after Christmas… and a beautiful place that needs another visit… Page Meadows! Next surprise was Tahoe Dave’s… ski rental in no time… next time book online… for 10% off … Continue reading →

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SAN FRANCISCO: Mission Art Trip

Posted on December 20, 2019 by admin

Half day trip to Mission in San Francisco… to pay Homage to the Wheel of Color … discover murals… good food… interesting flavors and shops… Happy Holidays!

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AL ANDALUS: The Ornament of the World

Posted on December 19, 2019 by admin

THE ORNAMENT OF THE WORLD Filmed in Cordoba, Granada, Seville, and Toledo, this film retraces the 800-year period in medieval Spain when Muslims, Christians, and Jews forged a common cultural identity that frequently transcended their religious differences, revealing what made … Continue reading →

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MOVIE NIGHT: The Durrells in Corfu

Posted on November 29, 2019 by admin

I don’t remember when we’ve started watching the Durrells in Corfu… but tonight it all came to an end with this documentary…What the Durrells Did Next: A Masterpiece Special… growing our travelwishlist with Corfu… Mouse Island… Jersey Zoo… so close … Continue reading →

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BOOK ITINERARIES: Leonardo’s Library

Posted on November 22, 2019 by admin

Leonardo’s Library: The World of a Renaissance Reader… an exhibit of rare books and manuscripts from Stanford’s special collections… related to Leonardo’s life and work… a window on the world of the Renaissance reader in general, and Leonardo in particular… … Continue reading →

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BAY AREA HIKING: Castle Rock State Park

Posted on November 11, 2019 by admin

Castle Rock Hiking… to the falls overlook… still humming quietly… sweeping vistas…

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NOVEMBER NATIVES: California Aster & Little Moonshine

Posted on November 8, 2019 by admin

Achillea millefolium ‘Little Moonshine’ Perennial Solutions: Achillea ‘Little Moonshine’ Aster chilensis ‘Point St. George’ California Aster (Symphyotrichum) chilensis ‘Point Saint George’ New Front Yard: Butterflies love Point St. George asters

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MOVIE NIGHT: Hallowe’en Party

Posted on November 2, 2019 by admin

After Tintin… Sherlock Holmes… Hercule Poirot is the name of the game… a scary watch for after Halloween 🙂 Adding it to the favorite family films for Halloween https://youtu.be/q-9j9KuE5po

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