Can Can Cabaret’s “The Legend of El Dorado” Is Just Plain Adult Fun

For my late father, Arvol Zschomler

"I miss your soft fur"

A lonely 4th of July

The Pacific Northwest is overflowing with places to find fresh, local berries. Just take a drive up near Bellingham, and see miles of raspberries; south of there near Marysville are hundreds of acres of strawberry fields.

I’m a sucker for a room with a view. It doesn’t matter if it’s water, mountains or a cityscape. I’m not picky. But, some views deserve extra special recognition, like the one at The Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in Colorado Springs.

Hopalong Cassidy, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers--among others

Ed Hume’s record-breaking television program, Gardening in America, may have broadcast its final episode a couple of years ago, but it remains the longest continuously running gardening show in North America and possibly the world.

If I were to make a Bucket List, I’d call it a “Challenge List.”

Michael Franti & Ziggy Marley Rock Out Chateau Ste Michelle

"...wedding and baby showers, and cakes decorated with flowers."

On visiting my father’s grave in spirit.

"a queen size for you to purr"

Summer means berries. And June means strawberries. Now's the time to find them fresh in farmers markets or home gardens.

Georgia O'Keeffe is synonymous with New Mexico. The famed artist spent the last forty years of her life in the Land of Enchantment. She painted its dramatic landscapes and iconic formations in her own unique style.