I have a new friend. Krista Fulbright is an artist, working in watercolor. She moved to Exeter from Missouri (or “Missour-uh”, as another friend pronounces the state) a handful of years ago. We met at an event at Cache, and I was struck by her sincere sweetness. Sounds corny, but I mean it. She initiated […]
Some Signs of Fall
Fall is supposed to be a relief from the heat. Last week we hit the 90s, AGAIN. Although my mind has the facts of seasonal changes, doubt holds me hostage. So, I was seeking signs of fall, anything for encouragement that summer wouldn’t last forever. Pumpkin spice something, anyone?
Whatever Happened to. . . (Five items to satisfy your curiosity)
2. . . . the murals at the giant Catholic church in Visalia? After 13 months of much wrangling, negotiating, emails, phone calls, designs, rewriting of proposals, and rebidding, I withdrew my proposals. They’ll have to find someone else for this. (I’d show you my designs, but I don’t want anyone to kipe them.) 3. […]
When I Get Older. . .
“. . .Will you still need me, Will you still read me, When I’m sixty-four?” Because I am now. Neither Trail Guy nor I had been to the main part of Sequoia National Park since before the fires (2020, 2021) and flood (2022-2023). I love to climb Moro Rock, so that is how I chose […]
Breaking the Silence—Mineral King in Early October
It is normal for us to close our cabin in mid-October. We closed a little earlier this year due to impending road construction. There was a weird phenomena along the road: white stuff that looked like thick spider web material was stuck in grasses and shrubs almost all the way to Conifer, the upper gate. […]
Breaking the Silence—Mineral King
This will be one of just two posts about Mineral King because I don’t want to gloat about enjoying it this summer while the public was barred from visiting. However, I know you are curious, so here is a brief look. This year everything was delayed in Mineral King, due to a heavy winter. Normally, […]
Breaking the Silence–the Mineral King Road
Because Mineral King was closed to the public all summer, I chose to not post about it. There is nothing polite about rubbing people’s noses in the harsh reality of being forbidden to visit the most beautiful place in Tulare County, and in spite of my natural bluntness, I do my best to be polite. […]
Thirty-seven Years
Ten New Things Learned in September
There is a common thread running through this month’s list. You will see what I’ve been focusing on learning lately. 2. A friend showed us these inflatable solar lights from REI. Sounds like a great way to not use propane at the cabin, but the lights themselves run from about $30-$50, depending on the size. […]
Whatever Happened to. . .
A follow-up on nine topics mentioned in previous posts.
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