Archive for July, 2010
Free Stuff
Dear Riehlife Villagers, I have two giveaways for you. No contest. No strings. Just use the contact form. Be ready with a stamped self-addressed envelope and I’ll pop these in the mail for you. GOLD FOIL BOOK STICKERS I have lots of these, so ask for as many as you like. Award Winning Author Put [...]
Lake County’s Finest: Artists, Writers, Visionaries, Activists
Visiting with old friends (and all of us are getting older!) is one of life’s greatest pleasures. During my Lake County visit in Northern California I found refreshment and inspiration in over half dozen artists, writers, peace activists, and environmental visionaries. The usual Northern California mix. Lake County is three hours north of San Franciso [...]
A few good meals: releasing my inner gourmet
There’s nothing like being in Northern California to release your inner gourmet. After all this was the birthplace of nouvell cuisine, the food child of Alice Waters at Chez Panisse in Berkley. For me I reached my gourmand potential in Fort Bragg, Santa Rosa and Calistoga. Whether is was a mobile taco stand, a coffey [...]
Water Baby Bliss: Water Walking & Other Pleasures
I’m a Water Baby all the way. Put me in any body of water–from a bathtub to an ocean, and you’ll see a serene smile on my face. I’m here in Northern California to visit old friends and reconnect with the land and water of Lake County and the Northern California Coast. The jewel of [...]
Treasure & Tend Your Iconic Moments
I’m on the cover and between the covers of the anthology “Spirt of a Woman: Stories to Empower & Inspire.” Read my post “Treasure & Tend Your Iconic Moments” on the Spirt of a Woman blog. See the announcement of the anthology launch: Spirit of a Woman: Stories to Empower & Inspire.
“There’s a Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere” by Paul Roberts & Shelby Darnell
Here’s a reprise of my father’s historical notes, reflections, and the lyrics of “There’s a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere” (1942). My father is a decorated veteran from World War II. The year my father was named Folk Treasure of Arts Across Illinois this song was captured on video in preparation for a TV show. [...]
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