here in northern california fall is subtle…days of warmth and clouds, cool nights until the nights are downright crisp and then it rains. we all wait for the rains, hoping they will come indeed and save us from drought and on the other hand, won’t flood. we hope for, as in all things, [...]
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autumn events
Posted in Watershed Living on September 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
summer endings…
Posted in Watershed Living on August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
well…summer has been mild and gorgeous, particularly on the lake and of course in my bookshop. now at the end of august we are finally experiencing some of those 100 degree meltdowns. (though of course the bookstore is cool. i close the curtains in the am to shade the morning sun) it’s [...]
spring things
Posted in Watershed Living, Writer's Events on April 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
happy earth day…i’ll be celebrating by bringing my books and a new line of useful little solar goodies to fesivities in upper lake, california. it may be rainy and windy in these parts, but then that’s the earth for ya’.next week friday, april 27th at 5:00 pm, james bluewolf will join us here for [...]
february
Posted in Books, Watershed Living on February 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
the community was great to our story during the winter holidays…thank you all. now i am gearing up for my first real “small business and taxes” process, yipes…after a long, very cold and dry spell, a more usual northern california of warmth and rain rain rain has begun. a good time to [...]
a new season
Posted in Books, Watershed Living on November 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
today is the last day of my first year owning a bookstore. each day brings amazing books, people and great joy. i’m still paying the bills and am all in all terribly grateful.the elections have come and gone bringing reasons to be hopeful. More importantly, as alice walker suggests, we can take this [...]
autumn days
Posted in Watershed Living on September 18, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
in northern california, though quietly, fall is beginning. fall flowers bloom in front of our beautiful shop. evenings are cool. pear and grape harvests are on, and soon walnut growers in our valleys will begin to reap the fruits of their labors.we celebrated “a taste of lakeport” a few weeks ago with [...]
way to start a day
Posted in Watershed Living on August 5, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
In spite of the harsh realities of these days….In spite of beginning and ending my days with hopeful/sad prayers for sanity and peace…In spite of frustrating days urging my community to walk gently on the ravaged earth……this morning is cool and breezy; the lake glistens; the farmer’s market is bustling; we buy fresh bread, tiny [...]
beginning the watershed blog
Posted in Watershed Living on August 3, 2006 | 2 Comments »
today i begin my blogging career. reading is good. books are beautiful. as a new bookstore owner, parent, partner, teacher, and a sustainable environment advocate, i’m honored to serve you all and my community.i will be commenting on books that we are reading, local and global events, and random musings. your response [...]
