Dragons in Hollister

You'll find these two red dragons over the doorway to Cheung Sheng, the Chinese restaurant at the corner of Sixth and East Streets.

The dragon is "a symbol of power, strength, and good luck" in China, among other things, according to this Wikipedia article. As for the color red? To many Chinese people, this color symbolizes good luck, wealth, and prosperity. The dragon is also one of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. 2012 is the year of the dragon.

Roaaaaaaar. Hmm, do dragons roar?

Perceptions

Suppose you were taking the photo above. Are you looking east or west, north or south?

I know the right answer, but, still I think I'm looking south.

Someone else I know thinks he's looking east, even though he knows the right answer.

Funny how our brains work.

Mountains Everywhere You Look

We are surrounded by mountains. No kidding, you say. Yep, no kidding. When I was a kid growing up in Hollister, I thought the Diablo range, which I could see from by back yard, were just high hills. I didn't even realize the Gabilans just to the south of town were even mountains. That was just the way to go to get to Cienega Road

Ever since I moved back here several years ago, I notice the mountains every day. From any point in this town, there they are. They are spectacular!

Seeking Work?

Looking east on Fifth Street (taken by the City Hall)

Tomorrow, May 12, 2011, the annual San Benito County Business Expo and Job Fair will be taking place at the Veterans Memorial Building on San Benito and Seventh Streets. Many of the local businesses will be there to talk about their products and services, as well as job opportunities. Time: 2 to 7 p.m.

For more details, check out the event Web site.

Shop Locally: 2011 Farmers Market

That's right! The Downtown Hollister Farmers Market will be starting tomorrow, May 11.

Same place as last year. Fifth Street, between San Benito and Monterey Streets.

Time:  3 p.m. to 7 p.m., every Wednesday until the end of September

For more info, check out this page at the Hollister Downtown Association Web site or the Hollister Farmers Market Facebook page.

Hurrah for local foods!