K. Pearson Brown explores the charms of California small town life in Ojai.
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Paradise Point – A Kid’s (and Parents) Paradise
It is no wonder Forbes.com designated Paradise Point as one of the “Top Ten Family Resorts in the World.”
Liquid Gold Tour – Portland, Oregon’s Beer, Wine, and Saki Scene
Ahhh, if I’d only known what I have been missing, I’d have long ago staked a claim to Oregon’s Washington County.
Places I’ve Lived #17 – Portland, Oregon
As a child I had to go through Portland a couple of times while taking Greyhound Buses from Myrtle Creek to see my grandfather in Tacoma and then in high school I rode with a friend who used to drive up to Portland from Redding to buy pounds (you know what I’m talking about and…
Places I’ve Lived #24 – Reedsport, Oregon
Since leaving Turkey (and even while I lived there), I’ve watched a beautiful country on the verge of an amazing future start to dismantle itself, create sectarian conflicts, and become something ugly through extremist religion and ideology. What does that have to do with Reedsport, Oregon? During the election of 2016 and the aftermath of…
Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in California
Occasionally, we need to pause – step away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. One way to do this is to get away from our daily life and go on a getaway that is a mixture of retreat and vacation.
Desert Hot Springs, California: Spas, Mineral Soaks & Soleil Chilled Avocado Soup with Tomato Salsa
Desert Hot Springs is built over one of the world’s finest natural hot mineral water aquifers.
Exploring California’s Golden Triangle – Gold, Startups, Agriculture, and Wine
California is known as the Golden State for a good reason – the gold rushes of California pulled an estimated $20-$40 billion dollars worth of the precious metal from the rivers, rocks, and streams of the state.
Disney on a Dime in Time: Getting the Most from Your Disneyland Visit
If you have the buckage, staying at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels is the way to go, but here are some great tips to help you save along the way.
Not My America – A Stranger in My Strange Land by Christopher Damitio
Not My America A Stranger in My Strange Land by Christopher Damitio Here’s the link to a PDF version so you can download and share it (It has page numbers and a table of contents and is the recommended way to read the book but the entire book is also below): https://vagobond.com/notmyamerica.pdf Lots of people…