autumn eventshere in northern california fall is subtle…days of warmth and clouds, cool nights until the nights are downright crisp and then it rain. 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, [...]
summer endings?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 thingshappy 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 [...]
februarythe 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 seasontoday 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 daysin 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 [...]
way to start a dayIn 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, [...]
beginning the watershed blogtoday 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. [...]
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