Category Archives: View from the Road

Wandering thoughts.

Strange Beds

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Marion

I spend Tuesday night at the Sea Cliff Motel in Gualala. From the balcony of our second-story room, Spouse and I watch a river otter swim the brackish water of the Gualala River, up close to its closed, sand-barred mouth. … Continue reading →

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The Conference, Day Zero

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Marion

Wednesday, August 5: I’m on my way the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference. For me, it’s part conference, part retreat and part vacation, located on a beautiful stretch of Northern California’s glorious coast. I’m looking forward to another class with David … Continue reading →

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Random Images

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Marion

I’ve had a few photo opportunities over the last week. I’ve shared some on Facebook, but the blog gives me a chance to discuss them a little bit. Tuesday I went out to the coast. It was in the high … Continue reading →

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Word Horde at Petaluma Copperfield’s Books

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Marion

Copperfield’s in Petaluma recently devoted an evening to Word Horde, an independent publisher (in Petaluma) and its new release, Giallo Fantastique. This anthology follows a style of decadent, paranormal crime fiction popularized in the late 1890s and early in the … Continue reading →

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Benicia; the Scavenger Hunt

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Marion

Last Saturday I went to Benicia, mainly just to window shop and walk around. Before I left I checked my e-mail and discovered that Main Street Benicia was offering an Art Scavenger Hunt. This is, simply, a fun, brilliant idea. … Continue reading →

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The Muir Tea Room; It Feeds the Spirit

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Marion

The beautiful yard caught my eye first, and then I looked up at the lovely white Victorian cottage that houses The Muir Tea Room. This building, located at 330 South Main Street, two buildings south of the Post Office, used … Continue reading →

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@Large; Back to Alcatraz

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Marion

I visited Ai WeiWei @Large, the installation on the island of Alcatraz again on Sunday March 15, with two friends, Kathleen and Lillian. This exhibition runs through April 26, 2015. If you can get to it, I highly recommend it. … Continue reading →

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FOGCon; The Walnut Creek Conference

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Marion

Thanks to Terry Weyna for introducing me to this small, literary speculative fiction convention, held at the Walnut Creek Marriott in the East San Francisco Bay. This year, the conference took place from Mar 6 — 8. The guests of … Continue reading →

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Give me Steam; The CalPine Visitor Center

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Marion

California has access to an old source of “alternative” energy; geothermal. Lake and Sonoma Counties each have a cluster of geysers and a double-handful of geothermal energy plants. The Calpine Visitor Center in Middletown provides a good overview of geothermal … Continue reading →

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“A Safe and Entertaining Environment;” LumaCON’s Policy

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Marion

I said I would write more about Luma-Con’s prominently posted Inclusion and Anti-Harassment policy. It may be a far less interesting topic than costumes, whether Marvel or DC has the best heroes, or which space opera game is the best, … Continue reading →

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