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
Randy Pausch – Last Lecture
Am I the only person in the country who hasn't seen the video of Professor Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture"? What an amazing person. In Sept. of 2006, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given "3 to 6 months of good health" left. With ongoing treatment, he seems to be Continue Reading
Bidwell Perk
Simply our favorite coffee shop/eaterie/office-away-from-office, BIDWELL PERK! Located in the heart of Chico (on E. 1st Ave., near the corner of Mangrove), this lovely and thriving vendor of fine caffeinated products and delectable edibles offers free wi-fi and plenty of Continue Reading
Springtime in Chico
What is lovelier than Chico in springtime? Well known as one of the best almond- (or "amin," as in "salmon," as the locals pronounce it) growing areas in the world, Chico and the surrounding agricultural areas are virtually bursting with white and pink blossoms. In addition Continue Reading
Hair Samples used to Trace Movement!
Ok, now THIS is amazing. Half-awake, listening to NPR this morning, I heard a bit about researchers being able to analyze a person's HAIR to trace the history of where they've been. Utah scientists have been researching isotopes in rainwater, mapping geographic differences, Continue Reading
ChicoBag!
What's strong enough to hold 20 pounds, small enough to fit in your purse (or on your belt) and can help save the planet? It's the affordable, handy, chic ChicoBag! I keep a ChicoBag in my purse and another one in my car for those quick stops at the grocery store. Continue Reading
Getting Things Done
Having read this book, Getting Things Done (The Art of Stress-Free Productivity), late last year, I wasn't surprised to hear in a review today onNPR that "Tech Junkies" have embraced some of the concepts and applied them to the Wonderful World of Computers. "GTD," as the Continue Reading
It’s Good to be GREEN!
A recent issue of Country Home Magazine listed our little town of Chico in the top 20 "Greenest" cities in the U.S. Way to go, Chico!!! Continue Reading
Mosaic Tile Birdbath
How about THIS for recycling? A birdbath I purchased several years ago was becoming corroded and unsightly. Rather than "toss" it, I decided to give it a new life. Using cracked & broken dishes, shards of a broken car mirror, glue and grout, the rusty old eyesore was Continue Reading
Launch of new website
We are finally moved to our new website. We are very excited about the new site and we hope you like it too. You are able to use this new site to gather more information about Chico and the life in this cute town. Enjoy! Continue Reading
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