If you live in the US of A, chances are good that you own a grill – according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, 75% of Americans own a smoker or grill, and 61% of them use it year… Continue Reading
Next Saturday, September 24, is National Public Lands Day, when entrance fees are waived at America’s national parks.
Today we journey to the quaint towns of Greenville and Taylorsville in pristine Indian Valley, just East of Lake Almanor. This area is a scenic 2.5 hour drive southeast of Redding via Red Bluff and Highway 36 and Highway 89… Continue Reading
September is Healthy Aging Month and a great time to get started on better health practices. Did you know that in the United States, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men; regardless of ethnicity or… Continue Reading
I listened with interest to the recent news stories about the exorbitant inflation in the price of the Epi-pen. The “breaking news” reported that this medication had increased in cost by about 500% in a short time. I really wish… Continue Reading
It happens to me -A LOT- as a yoga teacher, that I seem to be interpreted as a sort-of personal-growth confessional. The moment a new person catches wind that I teach yoga, a formula starts to play out that goes… Continue Reading
If you’ve noticed more people than usual lately with their cell phones out and their heads down, it’s probably a safe bet most of them are playing “Pokémon Go.” It’s a game app released in July that swept the world… Continue Reading
I’m the runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb, hurtling down Interstate 5 on a big black motorcycle hellbent for the Pacific Ocean, girlfriend tucked in behind me, hands tight on my hips as we try to put as much distance… Continue Reading
It seems to be an inescapable part of growing older: asking, “Do you remember -” and increasingly finding the answer is, “No.” The Rite Spot, Shasta Maid, Redding Bakery, Shasta Bakery, the Shack, Midway Inn, Ramona’s, Holly Cafe – for… Continue Reading
After a brief return from Patagonia to Buenos Aires, our 21st Century magic carpet was anxious to keep moving north to see the magnificent Iguazú Falls spanning the borders of Argentina and Brazil. This massive series of falls is second… Continue Reading
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