Archive for November, 2009
Monday, November 30th, 2009
Interpreting dreams
Years ago I read that more than half the citizens of Great Britain had spoken with Queen Elizabeth in their dreams. The only US leader I ever spoke with in mine was presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy, and that happened exactly once more than 40 years ago.
So I was quite surprised Friday morning when I awoke [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in General News, West Marin nature, Wildlife by DavidMitchell
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Let’s talk turkey
Today being Thanksgiving, let’s talk turkey. As it happens, there are a number of turkeys to talk about.
Well over 100 people from all walks of life showed up this afternoon at the Dance Palace for the West Marin Community Resource Center’s annual Thanksgiving dinner.
Volunteers served guests buffet style. Along with the traditional turkey, dressing, mashed [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in History, Point Reyes Station by DavidMitchell
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
You’ll Never Walk Alone — an unlikely story
If a segment of Connections had been devoted to popular culture, it could not have found a better example than this story, which begins on stage and ends in soccer.
For those of you who don’t remember Connections, which was first aired on Public Television in 1979, the series was hosted by the British science-historian James [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in History by DavidMitchell
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
A wistful walk on the bottom of Nicasio Reservoir
Marin Municipal Water District in 1961 built Seeger Dam on Nicasio Creek, creating Nicasio Reservoir. The reservoir covered the old Nicasio Valley Road (center), which was replaced by the new alignment at far left.
This year’s falling water level has revealed many sections of the old road, such as its bridge over Nicasio Creek (above).
Here [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in General News, West Marin nature, Wildlife by DavidMitchell
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Progress in the backyard peace process
“The bear will be gentle/ And the wolf will be tame/ And the lion shall lie down by the lamb.” — Peace in the Valley
Two young bucks sparring in my backyard on Sunday in preparation for bigger battles to come. (Deer photos by my houseguest Janine Warner, founder of DigitalFamily.com)
Every fall the young bucks [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in West Marin nature, Wildlife by DavidMitchell
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
John Francis leaving; 4 other artists turn pages but sticking around
Most long-time residents of West Marin know his story. For 22 years beginning in 1971, John Francis of Point Reyes Station refused to ride in motorized vehicles (largely as a reaction to a humongous oil spill at the Golden Gate).
And for the first 17 of those years, he also maintained a vow of silence. His [...]
