NEIGHBORS
I remarked in the last column that Healdsburg’s Buchignani tribe stretches across continents, and two of the families I meet at the reunion have come quite a distance. Justin Oliver and Cindy Hackworth Oliver have come from New Zealand. Since their names are unfamiliar, I am curious to discover their place in the Buchignani tree.
Snapshot: ‘One if by land…’
"One if by land, two if by sea.” Longfellow immortalized Paul Revere’s ride for freedom, which took place 250 years ago, on April 18, 1775. Revere’s mission was to alert Samuel Adams and John Hancock that British troops were coming to Lexington and Concord to destroy military supplies.
Snapshot: Passing Shadows
Sadly, last weekend’s eclipse was not visible while hiking, due to cloud cover, but there was a noticeable darkening of sky and forest. While walking this trail a lovely waterfall appeared, brightening the darkening day with a glinting trickle.
Walking in a natural setting can...
