Tag: Three Rivers

Peculiar sights in Three Rivers

I may have mentioned that I walk a lot. April 25 is coming, and my friend Nancy and I plan to walk 21 miles in Monterey. Nancy and I get together just once a week for our long training walks, so during the week we are walking alone. My walks are usually in Three Rivers. This provides a great deal of time to look at one’s surroundings, think, pray, mumble to oneself about how long it takes, use a borrowed iPod, plan blog posts, fret over the amount of work one isn’t doing while walking. . . a person could stay very busy while walking! Here is something that struck me this week – there are a number of peculiar items on one of my regular routes. Let’s start with Ruby:

Ruby is a boxer with a leopard spotted couch, complete with an awning for shade. This couch is parked directly along-side the road, and Ruby watches people go by. I make a point of greeting and petting her. If I happen to be wearing shorts, she will get up and lick my knees. Now, that is peculiar!

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Morning Walk in Three Rivers

A mile above my house is a beautiful place which goes by many different names: Case Mountain, Salt Creek, Craig Ranch, and BLM. I call it the last one, which, if you are not a Westerner, you might not know means “Bureau of Land Management”, which is under the Department of the Interior. But enough blah, blah, blah – you probably came here for the pictures.

Earl McKee keeps his horses here. In the morning before the sun hits, they have a little convention that looks like they are frozen in place. It was chilly!

The other JB and I were headed into the sunshine.

There are 2 seasonal waterfalls up there.

Did you know “cataract” is another word for waterfall? The dictionary says it is “a large waterfall”; I wonder if “large” refers to volume or height.

The variety of wildflowers was stunning, and I am rather proud of knowing the names of all these. I’m content with photos; JB wanted some to press and dry. Reminds me of my great Aunt Mary, who lived in Three Rivers when I was young. She made beautiful stationery with dried wildflowers and taught me their names.

We walked for a little over 3 miles before having to turn around. The only consolation in cutting our walk short is that the Redbud aren’t yet in bloom and give us a reason to return soon.

Unexpected day at The Art Co-op

Today wasn’t “my” day at the Art Co-op, but Ms. Saturday was sick so I worked. The river was roaring and muddy!

It is fun to watch the seasonal changes at that prime little spot. The brilliant yellow trees out front have been a treat, and I have been waiting for someone to come in and tell me their name.

Today a lady named Martha (no, not my mom but another lady) told me they are Acacia trees without even being asked, just what I was waiting for! Have a closer look:

The Art Co-op Three Rivers

Spring in Kaweah Country

If you are reading this in Chicago or Alexandria or somewhere else that is having a real winter, please don’t do anything rash but just try to enjoy this posting. February is spring in Three Rivers. Down the hill in Visalia those poor folks have to contend with fog and gray days, but up here there are fiddlenecks in bloom, along with something white, an occasional plum tree, and narcissus. The daffodils are about to pop in my yard, as is the flowering quince. The green kind of looks fake because it is so very intensely green. This is how things looked on a recent walk:

My husband sometimes rides his bike along with me on my long walks. It helps pass the time, and he brings water. 😎 On days like this I have my little camera; someday you may see paintings that look oddly familiar!

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February First Saturday

The months are flying by, and First Saturday in Three Rivers is coming up on February 6. If this is too annoying or difficult to see, just stop by Anne Lang’s Emporium or The Art Co-op to pick up a flyer!

First Saturday three Rivers The Art Co-op Three Rivers

California Winter

This is how it looked outside The Art Co-op on Thursday:

This is California in winter – rainy, cold. and the daffodils are in bloom! Take a look at the raging and muddy river – wow! Want to know the Number One Sin of Retail (according to my somewhat informal retail training)? It is closing early. Thursday at The Art Co-op, I sinned. Why? Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink (or flush, either).

The Art Co-op Three Rivers

Artists Wanted!

If you click on this little thing, it will get large. Very large indeed. I’m sorry that I don’t know how to make it a normal size for you.

Artists wanted Three Rivers

The Art Co-op

The featured artist for the month of January is Nikki Crain, weaver extraordinaire! She is also a maker of soy candles, and as if that weren’t enough, she draws too! You can find her scarves, mug rugs, baby blankets, dish towels, candles and cards at The Art Co-op. 41707 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers. Tuesday through Sunday. 11-5. (Can’t have the scarf on the far right – it sold Thursday.)

Nikki Crain The Art Co-op Three Rivers weaving

Storm coming again?

There is a particularly unique quality to the light and color when a storm is on its way. This is how Alta Peak looked this morning:

Here is the full view down my driveway:

Alta Peak Three Rivers

First Saturday, December

The Featured Artist this month at The Art Co-op is George Smith. He is a very accomplished potter, always producing both functional and beautiful pieces. Back in 1987, I participated in my very first Redbud Festival in Three Rivers. George had the neighboring booth, and was so kind and encouraging to me. I was as green as grass, and he actually traded me a lamp for a drawing. Since that time, I have almost shamelessly begged him for the drawing back so I can redraw it for him. He hasn’t agreed to let me shred the first drawing, so we have no deal. (The lamp is still in use, along with its matching companion lamp, and he hasn’t asked to smash it in return for a new one!)

First Saturday three Rivers George Smith pottery Three Rivers