I like to think John Bidwell (Chico's esteemed founder) and little Annie would have loved shopping at Trader Joe's, had it been around in their time. I got a kick out of this painting on a wall at our local TJ's a while back. Need to find out who the artist was and credit Continue Reading
49er Faire – Butte Creek Canyon
49er "Pioneer Day" Faire in Butte Creek Canyon this Sunday, June 6, 2010, 9 - 4! This is always a fun event for the whole family, with homemade goodies, the "49er" lunch, lots of old-timey crafts, gold panning, and live music. The Colman Museum will be open too, with many Continue Reading
Genesis of a Sock Monkey
Do I get points for originality in giving this SOCK MONKEY to the lovely Melissa (son Kiel's girlfriend) on the occasion of her graduation from Sac State? But wait...it's not just any old STOREBOUGHT sock monkey, no! This little guy was truly made from scratch. As in, Continue Reading
I ♥ Chico! (and photos of Chico)
Just discovered another Facebook photo site, Chico Illustrated, featuring "over a decade of photos capturing the colorful charm and tranquility that each season brings to this lovely town and beautiful Bidwell Park." I never tire of seeing photos of our beautiful Northern Continue Reading
Mosaic Tile Class – Cooie Grey-Lavin
What did you do last summer? One of the more interesting things I did was take a mosaic tile class taught by the wonderful local mosaicist Cooie Grey-Lavin. Six friends and I had practically unlimited access to her very cool studio (behind her home) during the Continue Reading
Adorable Baby Hats
Just had to brag about and share the web site of my niece Kelly, who makes these ADORABLE and unique baby hats. Check out Kelly's web site, "Tiny Tangerines" if you'd like to order one for that special little one in your life. Of course, it helps to have such a charming Continue Reading
Gateway Science Museum
Perhaps you've seen the interesting new building going up on The Esplanade just north of Bidwell Mansion here in Chico these past few months. That would be the new "Gateway Science Museum" being constructed. According to the museum web site, the facility "will be a Continue Reading
Best Tattoo
Just had to share this fun photo a friend emailed to me. Don't you just love a man with a sense of humor? : ) Continue Reading
Fun with Picasa
Photography has always been a fun hobby for me, and digital cameras (I have a Sony) and software programs like Picasa (a free download from Google) make it all the more interesting. I noticed the first bloom on my newly-planted Passionflower yesterday and took a few moments Continue Reading
Chico Museum
We're so fortunate to have a beautiful, historic building right downtown housing the Chico Museum here in Chico (141 Salem St.). And we're ESPECIALLY fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy some of the vast Janet Turner collection on display through May 18, 2008. Continue Reading
