As part of the Peculiar Things theme, I’ll periodically share forgotten surprises (read: images) that upload themselves from my various…
We try and pick a theme for each summer and plan activities for one day a week based on that…
The one great thing about the time change is it means there is more light in the evenings… which means…
I’m introducing a new adventure series to my site. This week I was upgraded to a new “special” car: a…
To begin with (and prevent confusion), there are three names/places that should be called out when referencing the Rosicrucian Egyptian…
Alum Rock is another park full of lost things, crumbling structures, stone archways, mountain lions, vegetation, skunks, hikers, bikers, and…
The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History (a.k.a. the Santa Clara Depot) positively buzzes with activity. I was surprised because…
While Hildalgo Cemetery is devoid of bodies, Hacienda Cemetery is not. This little Victorian Era cemetery is located on Bertram…
Part 1: Almaden Quicksilver Park Part 2: Spanishtown and English Camp Hidalgo Cemetery is one of three mining cemeteries that…
Part 1: Almaden Quicksilver Park I mentioned in my last post that the New Almaden Mines were in operation from…
The drive to the Almaden Quicksilver Park is breathtaking… but nothing compared to a hike though the park. I “walked”…
One of the downsides of staying in California for an extended period is after a while it becomes harder and…