Without proper care, grave sites – including stones – can fall into disrepair, often due to families moving out of the area, or passing away themselves. Veronica Hamilton of Hamilton’s Grave Care Services shares information on gravestone symbols, types of “grave goods,” and tips on how to correctly maintain gravestones. Download

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The world is full of wonderfully diverse flora. Brad Williams of Fort Bragg Carnivores just happens to enjoy the carnivorous ones. Download

Carnivorous Plants

In the Northern California coastal town of Fort Bragg, the Triangle Tattoo Museum offers visitors – whether the generally curious or those seeking tattoos – interesting exhibits of photographs and artifacts. Owners Madame Chinchilla and Mr. G have authored books and given lectures on all things tattoo. Download  

Tattoos and history

“Cutting the burl off redwoods … it’s like cutting off their feet. That’s the source of new roots, to get bigger, to keep growing.” The California Coastal Redwoods were extensively clear cut around the turn of the century. But, thanks to the Redwood League (later Save the Redwoods) and influential individuals, acres of old growth […]

Redwoods and stewardship

A dog can be more than a homeless person’s best friend. It provides warmth, protection, and companionship. Troy Williams of RoadDogs Outreach shares his experiences of assisting the homeless to feed and care for their furry friends. Download

Homeless and their dogs

Meet Scott, a member of the Rainbow Family, who feed the hungry and homeless, and gather in our country’s beautiful national forests. Download

Rainbow Family and National Forests

Navy veteran Jason Mack shares his story about the horrors of the Veterans Administration in seeking medical help, and channeling his dark place into a comedy set. Download

Veteran comic and V.A.

“People do not cherish each other the way they should.” “Fairy Tales for Life; A Collection of Fourteen Original Short Stories”  recently won first place in the Children’s Book category at the San Francisco Book Festival. Author Linda Champion shares the impetus behind her original fairy tales, which integrate our “real” world with the fairy […]

Fairy Tales and hope

M.L. Edson, author of “Not Even A Shadow,” shares her experiences as a teacher in a youth correctional facility. Download

Teaching incarcerated youths and insights

“Hope” can be a foreign concept to those in the midst of severe or suicidal depression. Yet, the book “Shades of Blue” offers just that – hope. Thirty-five essays written by individuals with different backgrounds and histories share diverse issues, and how they have managed to, if not overcome them, learned to manage them. Three […]

Shades of Blue and depression

In the picturesque Sierra Foothills in Northern California, irascible adventurer Charles Mitchell not only offers award-winning wines at his Charles Mitchell Vineyards, but also pizza, Maine lobster, popcorn, and bocce ball. He has also joined the fight against breast cancer, creating “The Cure Series” wine, with 30% of the proceeds going directly to breast cancer research. […]

Charles Mitchell Vineyards and pizza

Happy Hour talk for both sides of the brain

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