“What kind of Halloween costumes have YOU worn?” (Asked in Twain Harte)
 
“I’ve had some crazy ones. One of my favorites was Dolly Parton with a crazy, gold, sparkly shirt stuffed with balloons! Next, I was the “Dead Prom Queen and King” with one of my best friends. We got crazy outfits with sashes and crowns from […]

 Domenic Torchia reading the Sierra Mountain Times in front of Italy’s leaning tower of Pisa.

Angels Camp is Hopping

 
Volunteers from Angels Camp’s World Mercantile appeared at their colorful best during the parade! From left to right are: Niki Robinson, Lauren Robinson and Paul Herek.

 The Germans started Oktoberfest. But we, up here in the Mother Lode started Frogtoberfest!! Most people know that Calaveras County is infatuated with frogs. (Mark Twain was […]

Tid Bits

Do the Shuffle
It’s time to do the wardrobe shuffle. You know, when you have to reorganize your closet and put the short sleeved, lightweight stuff on the top shelf and the sweat shirts and heavy pants where you can reach them. The recent “cold shot” in the early mornings is just a prelude to […]

Simple Autumn Indulgences
As the days of October surrender to the autumn crispness, the bounty of harvest here in central California provides us with many choices for wonderfully simple culinary indulgences from both the garden and the vineyard. Sometimes we think the foothill life is far removed from the best supplies of food and wine, yet […]