Pat Atkins volunteers her time by ringing a bell for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive in front of Bearly Quilting in the junction, one of the four kettle locations in Tuolumne County.
Story and photos by Thomas Atkins
There is no better reminder of what the Christmas season is all about than the sight of a […]
Posted by Thomas Atkins on 01 Jan 2009 at 12:44 am under Articles | Link
Stylist and Sierra Sirens owner, Melissa Hurst, always has a smile for her customers.
Story and photos by Thomas Atkins
The cozy town of Twain Harte is quickly becoming a popular destination for those in search of cute and creative Mother Lode shops, and the town’s latest addition, Sierra Sirens Salon and Boutique, is no exception […]
Posted by Thomas Atkins on 01 Jan 2009 at 12:44 am under Articles | Link
ACTUAL elves found it Sonora!!!!!*
Whoa, man! My hippy dippy rain dance worked…too well! I was just trying to get a little snow up there at the ski resorts; and a little rain in Sonora. Next thing ya know it’s snowing down to Jamestown (Tuolumne Co.) and Angels Camp (Calaveras Co.)!!! Today, my personal guru, […]
Posted by Thomas Atkins on 01 Jan 2009 at 12:43 am under Columns | Link
Hundreds and hundreds of friendly characters beckon, “Welcome to Christmas on a Farm!”
Story and photos by Greg Kristapovich
The snow falls and much of it clings to the pines and evergreens; the carolers sing their cheery melodies around town; characters that bear uncanny resemblances to elves start popping up here and there; Santa arrives in Sonora […]
Posted by Thomas Atkins on 01 Jan 2009 at 12:43 am under Articles | Link
Classic Tribute
Nicole Kidman stars in the movie Australia.
Australia (Rated PG-13) 155 mins
I love to talk about movies. Obviously. I have a few friends and family members who follow them almost as closely as I do (some of them more so) and it is one of my favorite things to ask their opinions on the latest […]
Posted by Thomas Atkins on 01 Jan 2009 at 12:43 am under Columns | Link