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A Birthday and A FireThere are events and times in our lives that stand out more clearly than other moments, blending in...
12/09/2025

A Birthday and A Fire

There are events and times in our lives that stand out more clearly than other moments, blending into the randomness of the great melting pot of life. And then there are those instances that remain so clear you feel every emotion and every detail as real as if it were happening even now. https://thebloom.news/a-birthday-and-a-fire/

Wednesday Tacos with a View“Are you going to write about this?” my previous husband asks me. No, truly, my friend. “I do...
15/08/2025

Wednesday Tacos with a View

“Are you going to write about this?” my previous husband asks me. No, truly, my friend.

“I don’t know. Can I write about this?” It’s an honest and fair question to ask the once-upon-a-time editor of The Bloom. He knows what my readers like as well as I do.
https://thebloom.news/wednesday-tacos-with-a-view/

My Friend, NoelI first heard the term “meet-cute" in a romantic comedy called “The Holiday." It describes when two chara...
12/08/2025

My Friend, Noel

I first heard the term “meet-cute" in a romantic comedy called “The Holiday." It describes when two characters first meet under unusual or amusing circumstances, often leading to a romantic relationship. However, I experienced my own meet-cute with Noel Gregorian through an email exchange that blossomed into a friendship.
Read more here: https://thebloom.news/my-friend-noel/

A Stroll Through the RedwoodsIs it echos of two lovers' first kiss after exchanging marriage vows? Or is it the coo of a...
12/08/2025

A Stroll Through the Redwoods

Is it echos of two lovers' first kiss after exchanging marriage vows? Or is it the coo of a baby while being christened? It could also be a first communion or baptism. Images such as these come to mind under the canopy . . . no, the cathedral of the redwoods. Oh, holiness divine, these trees, dressed in green and brown with sparks of sunlight leaking through the branches far above. All is quiet, peace, rest, and serenity that consumes the stirring mind no more. All the while, puffs of clouds escape each breath in the morning chill between nature’s brown pillars, reaching up into the canopy of golden light. Their green skirts dance in motion to the ever-changing breeze. Down below, not a wisp of wind, the silence penetrates the soul. In some unexplainable way, one is at home.
https://thebloom.news/a-stroll-through-the-redwoods/

Lake County LoveDawn breaks over Lake County, revealing a breathtaking landscape that captivates the heart. As a lone ha...
02/03/2025

Lake County Love

Dawn breaks over Lake County, revealing a breathtaking landscape that captivates the heart. As a lone hawk cries out, we are reminded of the profound connection we share with the land. In the words of Barry Lopez, the love of place sustains us, teaching and nurturing in countless ways. Writers like Wendell Berry echo this sentiment, celebrating the peace found in nature. From vibrant spring blooms to the serene beauty of winter rains, each season invites us to witness the magic of our surroundings. Join us in exploring the deep appreciation for the land that enriches our lives. https://thebloom.news/lake-county-love/

Seasons of Serenity: Discovering Year-Round Magic at Casini RanchThe days light stretches out just a little longer than ...
28/02/2025

Seasons of Serenity: Discovering Year-Round Magic at Casini Ranch

The days light stretches out just a little longer than a few weeks before. Winter’s chill remains early in the morning and dusk despite the alluring mid-day high temperature. Every few days, a newly arrived bird’s song reminds us of nature's return in preparation for Spring and the birth of new life. It might also be that time of year when the four walls in your home feel a bit cramped and there’s an undeniable itch to see something new; anything will do when spring picnics and a dip in the lake seems dreadfully too far away. https://thebloom.news/seasons-of-serenity-discovering-year-round-magic-at-casini-ranch/

This week I almost thought it was spring. With a high in the 70s and soft green grass to walk on, it's easy to get the s...
28/02/2025

This week I almost thought it was spring. With a high in the 70s and soft green grass to walk on, it's easy to get the spring itch. But alas, the sun’s departure in the afternoon returned our cool winter chill and, yes, my friends, it is still very much late February. But on these warm sunny days, let's do ourselves a favor and take in the sights. Drive to a favorite fruitstand and grab some locally picked, fresh California oranges! But be forewarned, there might be more orange juice on your hands and clothes than orange in your belly. I would know. This has happened to me. But oh, what a treat!
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Reading The Lake Shore's HieroglyphicsOne day in early November a red flag warning was issued with some parts of the cou...
20/01/2025

Reading The Lake Shore's Hieroglyphics

One day in early November a red flag warning was issued with some parts of the county experiencing power outages. The wind whipped across Clear Lake, creating whitecaps and waves. Water was leaping like fish, giving it the feel of an ocean rather than a lakeshore. Currents of air delivered the rich, riparian scent of the live lake. It was intoxicating.
https://thebloom.news/reading-the-lake-shores-hieroglyphics/

A Taste of Home: Ali's KitchenDoes it really get better than this? The night sky holds stars like diamonds, dust in the ...
18/01/2025

A Taste of Home: Ali's Kitchen

Does it really get better than this? The night sky holds stars like diamonds, dust in the firmament expanding calm, peace, and stillness over our beloved Clear Lake. It lingers before birthing new beginnings, fresh starts, and joys for a new day. Happily, as the darkness lifts, it transforms itself into shades of blue that energize the spirit on this clear January morning, bringing hope for a bright new year. And what could make this bright day even better? Food, of course!
https://thebloom.news/a-taste-of-home-alis-kitchen/

This week, I had the opportunity to go for a drive, and I did! I let my car decide where it would take me, and it chose ...
18/01/2025

This week, I had the opportunity to go for a drive, and I did! I let my car decide where it would take me, and it chose to start in the Kelseyville Riviera and follow the meandering lake all the way to Lakeside Park. There, I was blessed with more photo ops than I could have imagined. Rocks with resting moss and lichen bordered the clear water's edge. Bare tree branches dipped themselves into the bluest of skies as if chiseled on an artist's pallet. Wildlife glided in the water or flew high above for a better vantage point. And I felt the stillness as nature is at rest, if only for a moment before the days grow longer and life bursts from its sleepy roots again. But there is no need to rush these things because now is the moment to savor, and I did!

Happening this Sunday:The Organ's Breath of Life: Experiencing the Power of 7,455 PipesIt is an unmatched sound that mos...
03/01/2025

Happening this Sunday:

The Organ's Breath of Life: Experiencing the Power of 7,455 Pipes

It is an unmatched sound that most of us have heard many times before. Its reverberating music fills the ear and body with notes high so high they prick the ears and so low they shake the ground. Collectively, its delicious music brings a full-body encounter. Nothing quite compares to an organ’s music, but absolutely nothing compares to listening to it in a cathedral. Welcome to the monthly organ recital at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.

https://thebloom.news/the-organs-breath-of-life-experiencing-the-power-of-7455-pipes/

New Year’s Eve is one of the best party nights of the year. It’s a great chance to get together with friends, enjoy some...
01/01/2025

New Year’s Eve is one of the best party nights of the year. It’s a great chance to get together with friends, enjoy some good food, and laugh the night away. If, like me, you enjoy having a good time on December 31st, you may have experienced a vicious New Year’s Day hangover. You go to bed happy, albeit a bit dizzy, and wake up the next morning in misery. Your head’s pounding, your stomach’s in knots, and you can’t quite remember the three hours leading up to midnight. But have hope! (Sorry for the exclamation point; it even reads too loud.) Here are three great ways to handle a hangover.
https://thebloom.news/three-ways-to-handle-a-holiday-hangover/

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