California Mishegoss #9: No Vino-No Issue, Franklin, Haight-Ashbury, & More
Good Morning Friends!
A shortened issue today as I recover from a fall the other day that resulted in a concussion. We’ll be back in full swing next week!
Be Well! Stay Safe!
Mark & Patti!
When Wine Isn’t Your Thing!
You’ve decided to visit Napa, but you’re not a wine drinker, now what? Is there anything else to do in Napa that doesn’t involve wineries? The answer is YES!
“When planning what to do in Napa Valley, it’s hard not to think about a getaway filled with wine tasting — but there’s much more to this sought-after stretch of Northern California than just award-winning wine. From cooking lessons and art to live music and parks that will inspire you to spend more time in the great outdoors, there’s a long list of things to do in Napa Valley that have nothing to do with wine.”
…But What If Wine Is Your Thing, & You Have a Pet?
“With more than 400 wineries to choose from in Northern California's Napa Valley, there’s an experience for everyone — including dog lovers. Much like the dog-friendly wineries in neighboring Sonoma, a legion of the best wineries in Napa take pride in spoiling four-legged guests.””
check the dog-friendly ones here
His Time Was Do! Congrats to Franklin!
“Meet the newest student at Piner High School in Santa Rosa. It's Franklin--the first Black Peanuts character--standing tall in the middle of campus, just in time for MLK Day.”
Have You Been to the East Bay Lately?
“Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood has sidewalks that invite long strolls past boutiques, salons, bars, cafes, and some of the Bay Area's finest restaurants. Rockridge is easy to get to from San Francisco, with a Bart stop smack dab in the middle.”
Here’s 23 Bars and Restaurants to Visit
When in San Diego…The Zoro Garden
“PEEPING TOMS WILL BE SADLY disappointed to find that the Zoro Gardens within today’s Balboa Park are a mere shadow of the former glory that once existed among the lush, sunken beds beneath their feet.”
Here’s More on The Zoro Gardens
…and The Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
“ONCE YOU THINK YOU’VE CHECKED everything off your list of places to visit in San Diego, you will find a hidden pedestrian suspension bridge 375 feet long, with a beautiful vista of the Sessions Canyon 70 feet below. This charming bridge is inconspicuous, but truly special.”
Visiting Haight-Ashbury…Check This Stuff Out
“In 1967, 100,000 artists, activists, and hippies gathered in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood for the Summer of Love. Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix played free concerts for fields of college dropouts, and San Francisco established itself as a countercultural capital.”
The End…
We hope you enjoyed this week's California Mishegoss, even though it was calorie-laden. Maybe it's what the good doctor ordered; then, maybe not.
Either way, enjoy your weekend and the week ahead.
Check out our food newsletter DelPaggio's Cucina, if you have a moment. It's full of some great homemade recipes you may enjoy!
Mark & Patti