Living Local: Our Own Backyard
There’s no place more local than your own backyard. We’re outdoorsy gals and we spend a lot of time both working and relaxing in our yard. When we bought the house, … Continue reading
Puttin’ On the Ritz
After a spectacular day on the coast, we decided to stop at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay to enjoy the sunset and a cocktail. Upon arrival, we paid $10 for … Continue reading
Devil’s Slide, Mavericks & Coastal Geology
We love going places! In an attempt to reduce our carbon footprint, we spend a lot of our free time traveling local. That doesn’t mean we never fly, but it’s remarkable … Continue reading
Happy Haunting
On Halloween, we like to set a spoooooky scene for our neighbors without making the wee little trick-or-treaters run off screaming in terror. Jack-o-lanterns are always a big hit, and the more … Continue reading
Creativity Shines in Oakland’s Golden Gate Neighborhood
When the first homes were built, the Golden Gate neighborhood was a town named Klinknerville. The name was changed to Golden Gate before it was annexed by the City of Oakland … Continue reading
What if it really does rain?
I have a positive outlook this morning: I’m thinking about what’s going to happen to all that rain we’re going to get this winter in California. Let’s say we left land in its natural state: much … Continue reading
A Truly Local Cocktail
San Francisco was originally named for this plant, Yerba Buena. It means “good herb” in Spanish. The City’s name was changed to San Francisco in 1846. The botanical name for … Continue reading
Creating Art and Community at Maxwell Park
This East Oakland park features mosaics created by the local community. Nancy Karigaca and Beverly Shalom are co-coordinators for the mosaic tile project: “My priority has been to work on … Continue reading
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