Shot by the kiddo, Brendon Shave, at the Hermitage.

Here is another by Dan Danbom.

Shot by the kiddo, Brendon Shave, at the Hermitage.

Here is another by Dan Danbom.

This unusual pine is on my property. Why I never saw it before, and how it got this way is one of the many mysteries of Mother Nature and Big Sur. That’s why I am here.

And here is a closer look.

Sorry, the original one I deleted, as it was a repeat. Here are some new ones, taken this Spring.





A gift from Sterling Doughtery and Lois DeFord. Thank you.



Paolo did a great job of getting invites out to almost everyone, but if you missed it, it will be held Saturday, March 22 at 11 at Pacific Valley School, across from Sand Dollar. Bring stories, being music, and being your best Jesse smiles to share.




Around the cottage …







