When most people think of Napa, the towns in the valley come to mind—Napa, St. Helena, Yountville, Oakville, Calistoga, and -->

Fifty percent of the produce in the USA comes from California. Farm workers get paid very little. Yet they put themselves at risk to -->

Today is the last day of mandatory shelter at home. As people integrate themselves more and more into "normal" activities, I expect to →

While many of us are sheltering in place in our homes on Earth, two lucky guys (Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley) got to leave the →

There are only a few days left for the shelter-in-place order in my area. It is sobering to think that →

We have two Critter Cams on the property, one to capture visitors to the pond and the other to find out who hangs out in the →

Color photography was the topic of Lesson 15 in the History of photography course that I am taking. My assignment was to create an →

The temperatures are finally rising into the 80's and staying in the 70's at night. I love the heat, but this means I must →

Journey at Home Day 71 The patio in front of our entrance is full of creeping thyme, which flowers at this time of year. Native bees love...

Yeast and flour became scare soon after the shelter-in-place order was in effect. I always have plenty of flour, baking soda, and →

Given that I'll be home all summer, I decided to try growing a few vegetables. It's tricky where I live because deer will eat whatever is →

Before Covid, we all had rituals—having dinner with friends once a week, hiking with a like-minded group, meeting at a bar after work →

Grierson points out that documentary is an “anti-aesthetic” movement. Although one could argue that there is no aesthetic other than the →

After more than two months sheltering at home, my clothes closet is looking fuller than ever. I’m wondering why I need all →

Magnum is a cooperative of photographers founded in 1947. Their members are some of the best photojournalists and →

Lisa Cuchara gave a photography webinar on Wabi Sabi this week. I signed up for it because I had not idea whatsoever what the →

One of the highlights of my week is virtual wine tasting with my friends. Day 8 of my Journey at Home is the first post about →

Graduating from high school marks a big milestone. It's an indicator that a person has some basic knowledge, but it is also a →

Although I am not vegetarian, I love vegetables. When I want a substantial meal of just vegetables, Vegetarian Epicure has never →

More than two decades into the 21st century and computer and phone manufacturers finally have in place things to help people who are →