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.

Free Events -- Saturday, February 8, 2014

If you're looking for indoor things to do tomorrow (as it rains, hurrah!), check out these two events in town. And, they are absolutely free!

Super Hero Story Time  -- 11 AM

Ernie Reyes' West Coast World Martial Arts, at 351 Tres Pinos Road, is having a Super Hero Story Time featuring local storyteller Julie Engelhardt. Children and adults are invited to come in costume as Super Heroes.  Special hero guest will be Batman who will be available to take photos with folks. Also dropping by are McGruff the Crime Dog and the San Benito County Sheriff's Department.

To Find Out More
• Super Hero Story Time
• Ernie Reyes' West Coast World Martial Arts   Web site   or   Facebook page
• Story Time Adventures with Julie Engelhardt   Facebook page  or   Web page 

Chocolate Tasting -- 11 AM to 3 PM

That's right. It's a free Chocolate Tasting at San Benito Bene, 615 B San Benito Street, in historical downtown Hollister.

C-h-o-c-o-l-a-t-e!  Dark chocolates, milk chocolates, chocolate caramel popcorn, chocolate olive oil, chocolate truffles, chocolate pecans, and more.  San Benito Bene will also be raffling a Chocolate Basket. Oooooh, yum.

To find out more, check out the San Benito Bene web site or its Facebook page.

Rain, Sweet Rain

Joy! Joy! Joy! Yes, even the local flamingos are frolicking in the rain.

Weather forecasters say rain for the next four days. Whooo-hooo!