Tag Archives: Sebastopol

About the Barlow

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Marion

Tuesday, February 26, 2019, the Barlow, a relatively new shopping district in Sebastopol, flooded badly, closing businesses for several days, some maybe permanently. Many other parts of the west county flooded too, like Guerneville and Rio Nido. It was a … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Hotel

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Marion

The highlight, the hidden gem as it were, of downtown Sebastopol these days surely must be our Invisible Hotel. In 1994, Alex Baldwin starred in a movie called The Shadow, based on the radio play series of the same name. … Continue reading →

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Around Town; Shuttle 24

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Marion

Sebastopol is a great town for walking and cycling. The Joe Rodota Trail comes in from the east, stopping just southeast of the post office, and picks up again north of town on High School Road. A dedicated walker/cyclist can … Continue reading →

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Women’s March, January 20, 2018

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Marion

The Sebastopol Women’s March of 2018 was supposed to start at 12:00 on Saturday, January 20. I thought that meant the march, which was really more of a walk, since we were only to go a block, started then. It … Continue reading →

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Tourist Tip: Florence Avenue, Sebastopol

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Marion

It’s getting to the time of year when family and friends visit, and we’re often blessed with beautiful weather. You can stay inside and watch football, but if you’re in or near Sebastopol you owe it to your guests and … 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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Screamin’ Mimi’s

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Marion

I had some legal papers that needed review so I spent an hour with our charming lawyer Erica. The only disappointment was the absence of her exuberant Yorkshire terrier Olivia. Olivia was visiting Erica’s grandmother on Monday. After I was … Continue reading →

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The First Chocolate Post of 2010

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Marion

Sonoma Chocolatiers Infusions tea shop 6988 McKinley Sebastopol, Ca 95472 If I post twice a week, and there are 52 weeks in a year, then I should do 104 postings a year. In 2010, at least ten of those will … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Conversation

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Marion

(Considering that I shot this straight into the sun, it turned out pretty well.) Cheerko’s Corner is a coffee place next to the Pacific Market in Sebastopol, which the locals still call Fiesta. Steve, the owner of Cheeko’s has been … Continue reading →

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Pine Cone Cafe

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Marion

            For decades, the Pine Cone Café was a fixture on Main Street in Sebastopol.  It had a fifties-vintage ambience and a menu to match, even though a vegetarian friend of mine went there faithfully because they made a mean … Continue reading →

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