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Sunset with Fence Yesterday, I watched another wonderful sunset from the ridge. It’s a view I’ve seen at least a 1,000 times but I am always aware of how blessed I am that it is part of my life. Today, my blog reaches 15,000 page views–small by most standards but big by mine. I love the people I have “met.”
Read moreFeel like immersing yourself in nature but don’t feel like getting wet or exhausted? Then the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge ( sometimes that link is down so try this one) is the place to go for a short jaunt. The Shore Loop trail is only1.7 miles of flat and well-maintained grass and gravel. Thousands of birds wheel and call
Read moreThe Thinker Doubles his Efforts San Francisco may have Rodin but we have Gail Crosby. One of my favorite local artists has added a thoughtful new touch to a favorite Salmon Creek icon. The Head was originally created by Fenwick but Gail has kept him adorned in various items over the years (See Humboldt Homestead). I love his thoughtful new
Read morePussy Willow This Bud’s for You!
Read moreRainbow Sunshine Coming?
Read moreSnow scattered on Bear Butte Feb. 3 2008 The threatened 4-6 inches of snow passed us by and yesterday’s 3 inches has mostly melted but it is still sleeting off and on. At least, Touch and I were able to get out for a walk.
Read moreSnow scattered on Bear Butte Feb. 3 2008 The threatened 4-6 inches of snow passed us by and yesterday’s 3 inches has mostly melted but it is still sleeting off and on. At least, Touch and I were able to get out for a walk.
Read moreLarry Wick Split Second Survival Master in Tang Soo Do Although my blog’s title uses the term black belt, I don’t often refer to my martial arts training. I love it. I’m passionate about how it has changed my life. But I’m shy about my skills. I’m not Bruce Lee or Chuck Norris or even a reasonable facsimile thereof. I
Read moreMouth of Salmon Creek Yesterday January 31st, 2008
Read moreThe Humboldt Standard January 31, 1958 Fifty years Ago Today The rain pouring down outside melting several inches of snow reminds me of the floods we used to have here in Humboldt in the Sixties and Seventies. And the logs that floated down those raging waters. They were huge and there were lots of them. Two of our best sources
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