Entwined is a simple concept: objects in the form of trees that seem to dance to the beat of color lights, designed by San Francisco artist Charles Gadeken. It is an enchanted forest, indeed. It was brought to Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park to illuminate the Holidays in 2020 and has returned yearly. Some … More Entwined Creates A Magical Experience
National Parks offer excellent opportunities to enjoy winter landscapes. Lassen National Park in Lassen County, CA is one of my favorites. The Visitor Center often gets covered in snow, as seen in this picture, but somehow the park rangers manage to keep it open. It offers information, classes, a store, a coffee shop, and coziness. … More Snowy Landscapes
At 14,163 ft of elevation and by a town holding the same name, Mount Shasta is majestic, intriguing, and a destination for hikers, climbers, and skiers. Native Americans consider it a sanctuary and the center of the universe. In some circles, it is known as a portal and a place of certain energies and positive … More Destination: Mount Shasta in Siskiyou County, California.
Paradise exists in Northern California. The McCloud Falls are a wonder to see any season, but they turn spectacular in winter. The falls are located 5 miles east of the town of McCloud in Siskiyou County, accesible via highway 89. There are three falls (the middle falls featured). It is safe to hike on these … More Best Place For A Winter Hike
This waterfall is near Dunsmuir, California, considered one of the most beautiful towns in the United States. I hope this video captured the energy one experiences at this site. It is extraordinary. There isn’t a road or signs to get there; the locals want it to be secret. But it exists, and somehow some people … More A Metaphor For Success
Burney Falls in Shasta County, CA is one of those places one never forgets. But one must stay there long enough to embrace and enjoy its energy. It is powerful! Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail get to encounter it. Others can access it by driving on highway 299 and then taking highway 89.
Northern California towns are charming to a fault every season. The State roads that take you there offer amazing views along the way, and most importantly, they are safe and well-maintained. During winter, however, it is best to carry on tire chains. There was a coffee shop almost in the middle of nowhere, on the … More A Coffee Shop By The Highway
Esta temporada es preciosa. Las familias, los amigos y los enamorados se reúnen y festejan; se siente un aire de alegría, y se comparte. Sin embargo, la gente que se ha divorciado y no puede curar sus heridas, no la pasa tan bien; por el contrario, sufre un poco más de lo acostumbrado durante estas … More Libros sobre el divorcio
A partir del 16 de Diciembre y hasta la navidad, los mexicanos y latinos celebran una tradición muy bonita, por nueve noches: pedir posada. Las posadas son actos de religiosidad popular donde generalmente se realiza una pequeña procesión y se cantan villancicos. Esta tradición fue traída o creada por los españoles durante la colonia, buscando … More ¡Llegaron Las Posadas!
Mexicans and Latinos in the United States and worldwide have a special belief in the miraculous Virgen de Guadalupe. Every December 12, her sanctuary in Mexico city gets visited by millions to celebrate the day that, according to Catholic literature and belief, our Lady of Guadalupe descended from the heavens and appeared to Juan Diego, … More Reflecting On The Most Revered Woman
Geppetto, the beloved character in Pinocchio, learns from the wooden boy that he is loved unconditionally, while Pinnochio comes to terms with who he is and does not need to change to be loved. The animated musical by Guillermo del Toro provides a new look into the characters of this classic tale; as Del Toro … More Geppetto Learns From Pinocchio – Trailer
The “Pinocchio” by Guillermo del Toro was made with stop-motion, an animated film technique that creates magical storytellling. … More FINALLY: Pinocchio is on Netflix
San Francisco is at the forefront of the World AIDS Day commemorations as it continues to be a critical player in the fight for resources and equity. In the 1980s, the AIDS pandemic impacted gay men in the city and worldwide. … More San Francisco Commemorates World AIDS Day
Do not try to change somebody else or impose or control. Relationships are based on freedom, respect, and acceptance. … More Do Not Try To Change Somebody Else
This site is one to be admired and enjoyed and a reason to go outside, be in the outdoors, and enjoy nature. … More The McCloud Falls In Winter
David Siev follows his family during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing the effect of Trump’s hate speech and the impact of participating in Black Lives Matter; the documentary also shows the decisions this Asian-Mexican-American family had to make, forced by the COVID-19 closures. They live in Bad Axe, Michigan, which is majorly caucasian, and own a … More The Good About “Bad Axe,” Is With The Family
