Rodger Hembree rides a bike
Most days he rides 3 times a day – down to the beach and back. It's a routine that combines exercise and socialization opportunities. Everyone knows Rodger, so it seems, as he taught high school here for 30 years –…
Summerland’s Godmothers Books
Last minute gifts for me always involve books, so we took a drive to Godmothers and ate lunch in their cozy patio. Check it out for your self...
Birds nest at the Courthouse
A 2024 favorite clip: The Courthouse is open to the outdoors, so the birds have the run of the place. It's an ideal nesting site, but they can really make a mess, too.
Memories of fav eateries with Tom Moran
Tom is a local character, a friend. We meet from time to time on car-free State Street. We've never broken bread together, I don't know his social media preferences, if he even has one. But when I see him he'll…
Urban Vitality, what makes it work?
The Farmers Market has moved to a new location in downtown Santa Barbara – surprisingly, at the corner of an otherwise busy arterial. Carrillo St links the East Side to the 101 Fwy, so after you restrict the traffic, why…