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Artist of the Month: Jan Clizer

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /
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Jun 01, 2018 / 0 comments

I knew at first glance that our featured artist, Jan Clizer, truly understands how to share the essence of place. Her paintings are utterly evocative, and whatever the subject, take us around the world. I love them - and so will you.

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of June 2, 2018 By Josh Garrick

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of June 2, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

Wine Lovers Pour Into Culinaria's Wine and Food Festival

by Rosie Carbo /
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May 28, 2018 / 0 comments

Traveling to San Antonio anytime soon? If so, you can still indulge in haute cuisine at a throng of upscale restaurants and bars, even if you missed the 19th annual Culinaria Wine and Food Festival.

Wine Lovers Pour Into Culinaria's Wine and Food Festival

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Do You Need An Esta Visa When Traveling To The US?

ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a not so well-known automated system that was built to determine eligibility for people traveling to the US under VWP (Visa Waiver Program). The system is straightforward but since not much is known about it, most people make assumptions that are incorrect. One of the assumptions is that everyone needs an ESTA approval. In reality, you only need this in some specific situations. 

Journeys Through Landscape in Music

by Kerry Dexter /
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May 22, 2018 / 0 comments

In the midst of a city or out in wilderness, nature is a constant companion. The changing angle of light or the fall or rain — even if seen between tall buildings – reminds of the healing power of landscape. Wilderness might be challenging at times, but there too, the hand of nature may bring peace or connection. A familiar place or a new horizon – they both have power to refresh and restore.

This is an idea musicians have explored in many ways. It continues to be a source of inspiration for artists.

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 19, 2018 By Josh Garrick

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 19, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

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Top Ways to Immerse Yourself in Another Culture

The best parts of traveling internationally is not only seeing new sights but experiencing different cultures. You can learn how people live, work, and play all around the globe. These kinds of experiences inform how you look at the world, build your empathy and understanding, and help you to learn more about yourself, while you’re at it.

What Do You Know About America’s National Parks?

by smartpoodle / May 17, 2018 / 0 comments

What Do You Know About America’s National Parks?

They Are Our Greatest Natural Treasures

What Do You Know About America’s National Parks?

Calistoga's Petrified Forest

by Penny Sadler /
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May 16, 2018 / 0 comments

What is a petrified forest? They look like trees, but when you touch them they're cold. Transformed by minerals in sediment, volcanic ash, and groundwater, the trees have become fossilized. No longer wood, these trees tell the story of the climate and ecosystem millions of years ago.

 

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The Avenue of the Giants, Ferndale, Shelter Cove and a Healthy Dose of Fiction

Retreat. The word conjures visions of luxury and purpose. Ours was no different. Three of us headed for Shelter Cove on the lost coast of California. Christened the "Lost Coast" after a 1930s population drain, the name reflects the area’s difficult accessibility. Challenges posed by the steep coastal mountains prevented construction along this stretch of Pacific coast and forced Highway 101 to jut inland. Travelers overlook this 80 mile stretch of the most undeveloped and underexplored portion of the California coast.

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