Still feel connected to Petaluma River after eleven years living along that muddy, sometimes gorgeous slough (while Wayne ran Jungle Vibes), adding my poem to the Voices of the River book of poems and photos gathered by Patti Trimble, attending meetings and potluck/singalongs and Rivertown Revival (coming up AGAIN Sat. [...]
Have always loved a bit of nonsense - can you tell? Our Book of Nonsense Verse was frequently read from in my childhood home. So The Spring is Sprung, the Grass is Riz; I wonder where the birdies is? (written by Anon - who wrote a lot of the stuff [...]
So felt cramped up sitting too long at this MacBook and HAD to get out for a walk, solo. My usual walking partners off various places. Hadn't seen Shollenberger, our miles long bird sanctuary and great walking trail for months - and that is too long. Took myself out there [...]
Many in these parts will miss the presence of David Yearsley, Petaluma Riverkeeper for 5+ years and inspiration behind newly dedicated David Yearsley River Heritage Center on what was recently a wild but empty piece land McNear Peninsula (end of Copeland across from the Transit Hub). It IS a great [...]
and other joys of discovery in the countryside just outside Petaluma. I told Ms. Robin my cat is too fat and will never make it up her tree, but she doesn't believe me and keeps scolding. Daily. Summer just outside the city. For us after many years in a warehouse [...]
Whatever you would do or dream you would do, begin! said Goethe and we’re still trying to figure that out! Great films and books are essential for an active 21st Century mind, but great friends and pets are way better for walks. Take lots of walks, I say, and get thee to the countryside right outside Petaluma…so, so pretty…And then actually helping others out is what makes you grounded, being part of the local/global tribe of your choice. They still need members, you know.