Fog!

We've had two mornings in a row of very thick fog. Is it unusual for February? I recall the summer mornings of fog around here when I was a kid many years ago. Fog that would break by 10 or 11 in the morning.

Fog is nice. After all, we need precipitation in any form.

Concrete Craftsmanship

Some of the concrete sidewalks in the residential neighborhood of historical downtown Hollister were made in 1910. That's amazing, I say. Today, experts say that concrete generally lasts 20 or more years, if taken care of properly. The O.C. Samuels, the contractor, ought to be proud that his work has lasted so long.

Caw. Caw. Caw. Caw.

Have you been hearing or seeing crows a lot lately?

I just read that crows like to roost in groups, particularly during the fall and winter.  I've often wondered why there are so many crows hanging out in the orchards around Enterprise and Southside Roads.

Fields of Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower anyone?

If you've driven Highway 156 to or from San Juan Bautista recently, you may have noticed the beds of white on the south side of the highway.

Gaia's Cottage

Hollister finally has its own source for earth-friendly products and it's called Gaia's Cottage. For instance, you can purchase locally handcrafted lotions and creams made from organic and non-GMO ingredients, Young Living carrier oils, glass drinking and baby bottles, watches made from sustainable and biodegradable elements, and local art work.

Located at 200 Tres Pinos Road, across from Gold's Gym, Gaia's Cottage is also a natural wellness center that offers yoga, massage, nutritional consulting, and more.  To find out more, check out the Gaia's Cottage web site or its Facebook page.

By the way, do you know what Gaia means?  Gaia is the Greek word for Earth. In ancient Greek mythology, Gaia was Mother Earth. She was born from chaos, the nothingness of the universe, and gave birth to the mountains, the sea, and the sky.