Category Archives: Around Town

This and that, locally.

Customer Service Thursday

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Marion

Thursday I took an hour of vacation time and went to JC Penney’s. Penney’s is a great old-fashioned source of decent clothing that is not horribly expensive. I usually find the selection better than the outlets or bulk stores. I … Continue reading →

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Day at the Museum

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Marion

The Schulz Museum is one of Sonoma County’s hidden gems. It’s tucked away in a quiet, rather low-income neighborhood near a dying shopping mall on the west side of Santa Rosa. After our write-in on Veterans Day, Lillian and I … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Market

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Marion

  Diego plays guitar and sings in a strong, smooth baritone voice. He sings salsa tunes, Latin standards and original songs. As well as singing and playing an instrument, Diego is a virtuoso whistler. This market is going year-round this … Continue reading →

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The Healdsburg Farmers’ Market

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Marion

  This Saturday was a bright blue-and-gold autumn morning, the kind of fall day that reminds me why I love to live here. I got to the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market late because the cyclists were out in force on the narrow … Continue reading →

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Copperfield’s Turns 30

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Marion

The local independent booksellers, Copperfield’s, turned 30 last weekend.  On Saturday all of their stores had 30% off all day, and at noon they had cake.  Copperfield’s is not my favorite independent bookseller—that would be the Four-Eyed Frog, followed closely … Continue reading →

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Ch-ch-changes

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Marion

I walked up to the bank to put our marriage certificate (Marriage Certificate!! OMG!) in the safe deposit box.  I couldn’t remember my box number but  I had the key.  Actually, I had two sets of keys, and Greg, the … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the Market

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Marion

Dr Wendy cooks! Asia, who makes really cute kids’ toys, clothes, and headbands. Ingredients Always tip the guitar player.

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From the Field to the Table: Meet Your Producers

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Marion

Four farmers sat at my table during the Food Forum.  Eleanor and Balyn run Wild Rose Farm, and I frequently buy vegetables from them.  Across the table, a young woman whose name I never got said she farms about an … Continue reading →

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From the Field to the Table: Sonoma County Food Forum

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Marion

Last week in my home county, people got together to address food, not as a luxury item or a culinary exercise, but as a nexus of economics, ecological improvements and public health. It’s surprising that only in the past few … Continue reading →

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Food Stamps at the Farmers’ Market: 1

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Marion

Paul the Draftee “See that guy in the red shirt, behind the chicken coops?”  Paula pointed.  “That’s Paul.  Go get him and tell him to help us put up the canopies.”  I walked across the Vets’ Building’s parking lot toward … Continue reading →

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