Author Archives: Pym
Texas-size Trash Vortex
“Trash and plastics vortex now the size of Texas,” a post from Lola Jane’s World. The good news (locally): Watsonville bans the single-use plastic bags. From Watsonville Patch.
Invisible People
I feel lucky to have a place to live, food to eat, and people who care about me. But I know that in this economy, one’s destiny can turn on a dime. InvisiblePeople.tv was started by Mark Horvath, a man who had a career in television syndication, but found himself struggling with addiction and homelessness. [...]
“Science Experiments”
I was just thinking about kids’ science kits, and how receiving a “lab” for Christmas inspired me to do all kinds of dangerous things not necessarily advocated by the science kit itself. Since I had a small alcohol lamp, and a number of test tubes, why not scrape some match heads into one, heat it [...]
94.9 FM
Why on earth am I posting the URL of Party 934 and 94.9 FM, located in Hudson Valley, NY? Because it’s “a community radio station that broadcasts from all over the world. Each person on the air is located in a different part of the world, broadcasting live to the Internet.” It’s a multi-genre radio [...]
Filipino Voices
More photos posted for Opening Night of the Filipino Voices: Past & Present Exhibit — on the Commonwealth Cafe Blog
Sand City’s Independent Marketplace
Sand City’s monthly “First Thursday” Indie Market place may just be a winner. Why not find out? 4 – 9 pm, first Thursday of each month, 800 Ortiz St., in Sand City. I notice that my favorite ice cream vendor, The Penny Ice Creamery, is participating…
Where’s That Tilapia From?
My friend, Jane (who, as Native Leaf, was present at the Filipino Voices Exhibit last night), has posted an eye-opening article on countries of origin for Tilapia sold in the Monterey Bay area. You may be surprised.
Elkhorn, Manitoba?
No, actually, this is Elkhorn, CA, looking idyllic even after a rainstorm… BUT, I’ve learned there’s another Elkhorn, and it’s in Manitoba. It’s even smaller than Elkhorn, California, where I live. With a population of a little over 1500, my Elkhorn seems like a metropolis, next to Elkhorn, Manitoba’s 18 people. And I must say, [...]
Tadich Grill
We recently visited the Tadich Grill on California St. in San Francisco. I read that it is the oldest restaurant in San Francisco, founded in 1849. However the sign on the lintel above the door claims it to be the oldest restaurant in California. Kind of makes you wonder what accounts for its staying power. [...]
Hairy Crab Tea
Nice tea. Unfortunate name. But seriously, it is an Oolong tea, and has a mild, nutty, flavor, very soothing. From Gold Leaf Spice & Tea, in Salinas. It’s also a source for olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
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