Monthly Archives: September 2014

Anybody know what kind of tree this is, in Redding?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Skip@RR

I see a lot of Redding yard landscaping. This tree is unusual. Wildly prolific purple blossoms in Spring. Stunning, and then these golden seed pods in late Summer. A closer look at the seeds. Click on any image to slightly … Continue reading →

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Go get an Onoburger at the Ono Store and International Cafe

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Skip@RR

Ono is only about 16 miles from Redding on out Placer Road, but it feels somehow much farther away. Arriving there feels like the culmination of some kind of trek, crossing this insanely tall bridge. Idyllic pastoral Shasta County scenes … Continue reading →

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Firedance Friday

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Skip@RR

Here’s a recording I captured of a firedance, performed in Palo Cedro a few weeks ago. With all the recent wildfires raging here locally, posting this seems almost risque`. When one dances with fire, it can burn. Wishing safe success … Continue reading →

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High speed rail to Redding

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Skip@RR

My friend Dave Rowney posted an image on Facebook that sparked my imagination. Okay, so this is actually the TGV train from Paris to Barcelona. And then I added the Redding destination sign. A person can dream. I’ve posted about … Continue reading →

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