Archive for the 'small town' Category

When the power goes out…

January 5, 2008

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TODAY’S UPDATE:
The power came back on at 8:30 p.m. last night, ten hours after going out. We managed to get our car down the hill to the general store this morning and discovered that everyone’s power and phone service is still out, but the whole town is using a Pacific Gas and Electric [...]

From the Sublime to the Ridiculous

October 31, 2007

Last Wednesday, James and I accompanied our dear friend L. to a Tea Room in Nevada City. It’s upstairs from an antique store; part of the same family business which has been in town for many years.
Ordinarily, James and I wouldn’t seek out such a place, but L. has been wanting us to go there [...]