Tangled Roots Writing resumes its Monday Night Workshops on Sept. 10 in Truckee. The 6:30-8pm six-week sessions are a way to invigorate your writing and how you think about your creativity. Classes explore different approaches to inspiring people so you aren’t waiting around for inspiration. Use the workshops to develop ideas or come with an […]
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By Mandy Kendall I just came back from a wonderfully relaxing 10-day trip. However, having been home for 24 hours, the relaxed bit already seems to be wearing off. I’m back to the old schedule of emails, errands, chores and work, making the memories of the trip already seem like a lifetime ago. Why is […]
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Jude is one of those dogs who takes a while for shelter visitors to notice. Adopters just seem to pass up darker and brindle dogs, no matter their personality. But he is a favorite of the shelter staff and volunteers because no matter what he looks like, he acts like a pure bred Lab – […]
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By Pam Fessler, NPR Ever wonder how charitable the people are who live in your state or community? It turns out that lower-income people tend to donate a much bigger share of their discretionary incomes than wealthier people do. And rich people are more generous when they live among those who aren’t so rich. That’s […]
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Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus commemorates the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy with a concert series that features famed violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performing Brahms Violin Concerto on the legendary Red Stradivarius Violin and features the TOCCATA Chorus in Brahms mighty German Requiem. Performances are: Sept. 12 at 7pm at St. Theresa Catholic Church in […]
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Lisa Berry, wildflower aficionado and Lake Tahoe Community College adjunct instructor, says the fickle weather in the Sierra can result in a distinct advantage for wildflowers. Berry has been leading wildflower hikes and studying the area’s wildflowers for almost a decade. This year’s dry winter season resulted in something she said she has never seen […]
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By Scott McCartney, Wall Street Journal Sometimes the best vacation sightseeing begins before the wheels touch down on the runway. A number of regularly traveled commercial flight paths showcase some of the nation’s most beautiful vistas, from the Grand Canyon to Alaskan glaciers to historic lighthouses en route to Portland, Maine. Pilots have their favorites […]
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By Susan Wood AMBLESIDE, England – Billed as one of the most beautiful places on the planet, England’s largest national park may be vast and full of superlatives – but it also holds the distinction as having a small-town spirit. The region of northwest England is welcoming, friendly and oh, so comfortable. This is the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Escaping to a place that does not resemble your life is a good reason to read books – especially fiction. I had to be reminded of this fact this summer because normally non-fiction is what I choose. “A Note of Scandal” is not something I would normally choose to read. But because […]
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Divorced people suffer common problems — from financial issues to re-entering the dating world to helping their kids heal after divorce. And an event happening at Lake Tahoe will show divorced people how they can solve all those challenges. Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce Mountain Retreat is Sept. 15-17 at Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City. […]
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