Movies. I love them. Especially those that capture the "3 Es" (enlighten, educate AND entertain). It naturally follows that one of my favorite genres is the documentary. With a lifelong fascination of the movie making process, I am one of those people who always stays Continue Reading
SACRED STONES – Abbey of New Clairvaux
Q: What is 1,000 years old, weighs two tons and hangs out in a monastery/winery? (No, the answer is NOT "ChicoLaura"!) A: One of the "sacred stones" being used to construct the "Chapter House" at the Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina, CA (just 20 miles north of Continue Reading
Chico Makes it into Sunset Magazine!
"In Autumn, Chico's weather cools to crisp--a perfect time for a stroll or bicycle ride along Esplanade, the town's main drag." So states the inset on p. 21 of the October 2011 issue of Sunset magazine. Along with several lovely photos, the two-page spread Continue Reading
Drakesbad
Ahhhh, Drakesbad. One of my favorite places in the world, and less than two hours' drive from Chico! One of the few lodgings nestled in Lassen Volcanic Park, Drakesbad Guest Ranch dates back more than 100 years. In fact, Chico founder John Bidwell and his Continue Reading
