Californios, A Collection of Stories by Jeff McElroy

You're saturated with online political posts, memes, and tweets.  Or you're stuck inside because of rain and no swell.  Or both.  Now's a good time to read a book.  Jeff McElroy's short stories, Californios and Californios 2 will occupy your mind, immersing you in waves of sketchy situations and native splendor. I've wanted to review this two-volume collection, Californios published … Continue reading Californios, A Collection of Stories by Jeff McElroy

Stories of Arroyo Hondo by Chris Chapman

It's been one month shy of two years since I posted a book review on this blog (not for want of California coastal books, of which there are many terrific titles released), because I was otherwise occupied and neglected this site.  After reading Chris Chapman's Stories of Arroyo Hondo, the end has arrived for this book review drought … Continue reading Stories of Arroyo Hondo by Chris Chapman

Traffic

While waiting for me to write an update, how about you watch traffic on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz, in Pismo, and in Santa Barbara. Hit the > Play button to get the vid going.