A Big Anniversary With a Big Theme April 22, 2020 is 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and this year Earth Day goes digital. Climate Action is the theme. 192 nations around the world planned to observe the day, and its critical message, with gatherings and marches. Then came Covid-19. Virtual Visits and an App With much of the world … [Read more...]
JOSHUA TREE PARK BEFORE COVID-19
Joshua Tree Park Three weeks ago I was in California's Joshua Tree Park. It was a perfect Southern California spring day in the sunny seventies. The Joshua trees, with their knarled prehistoric shapes, were silhouetted against a brilliant blue desert sky. Now, I am in self-isolation in San Francisco. Joshua Tree National Park is closed to … [Read more...]
California Spring Kaleidoscope
World Almond Capital Two weeks ago I headed to the Capay Valley, north San Francisco, to see the California Spring unfolding. I wanted to see the almond trees in bloom. 80 percent of the world's almonds come from this area. Orchards stretch in every direction, right to the base of the Blue Ridge Berryessa Natural Area. It was a … [Read more...]
BREXIT USHERS A NEW ERA
31 January, 2020 At 11pm on Friday, January 31, 2020 the Britain left the EU after 47 years of membership. Boris Johnson vowed to make Brexit happen when he ran for Prime Minister in December, 2019. He received a landslide vote and followed through on his promise. As a consequence Britain has moved to a new chapter in its history. A … [Read more...]
2020 Decade Highlights of Global Travel Adventures
Happy New Decade Wishing you, dear reader, a peaceful, joyful, and happy 2020. The New Year, and especially a New Decade, makes us pause and reflect. A plethora of 10-year-lists, memories and images have made headlines over the last week. There maybe little to add to the yards of eloquent ink and catchy content. But contribute I must. … [Read more...]
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