It is the day before Thanksgiving. Preparations are happening in many households to have a large feast. A time for family and friends to gather. How do you celebrate? The Cafe is closed for the day. Staff will be spending…
Fall is in the Air. Holiday Season is here.
Welcome to Fall, Autumn. A cooling off time, a resting time. Plants, animals and humans shift to adjust to the time change as well as the weather change. The Cafe will be changing it’s hours for the weekend, closing an…
Neighbors, friends, family and patrons
We have had the pleasure of sharing memories with so many families these past few months. It is great to hear so many terrific stories of family gatherings. If you don’t mind sharing your story publicly, send me a brief…
Imperial Gateway Passage
Beginning with the pioneer days there were no roads to speak of coming into California. Stage coaches made their way over treacherous paths through the Imperial Valley and the Rocky Mountains into the valley of Southern California. This picture is…
Legends and Lore: Panther
THE LEGENDS AND LORE IN THE SHADOW OF TECATE PEAK By Leon S. Herzog A short story included in Leon’s anthology of the Legends and Lore in the Shadow of Tecate Peak. Enjoy. Hi, my name is Panther. Welcome, I…
Summer Heat Wave
Another year and here we are Summer heat wave, designated cool zones, and fire warnings are all a part of our daily life in Southern California. Previous posts share about the hazards and joys of living in San Diego County’s…
Fire Season is Here.
Fire Season Begins The San Diego Back Country spans Interstate 8 & Highway 94 heading out to Arizona. Beautiful country, small neighborhoods, and plenty of fire tinder. With the abundant rains this last season the grass is plentiful, the shrubs…
The Legend and Lore in the Shadow of Tecate Peak: A Fish Story
The Barrett Lake Monster Fish Story Believe it or Not! Us country boys know it’s hard for people out from the “Big City” to appreciate a great fish story without proof…. So, look up! This is the one that did…
Consider How Time has Changed
Life on the West Coast and around the world, has changed over the years. I am referring to the 1800s and early 1900s. Even the last decade has seen technological advances. We can communicate effectively with someone on the other…
More Stories for the SR-94 Way of Life
The above pic is the cover of the Dulzura history with stories from those who lived it. I am not sure how many copies exist today. A friend loaned me this copy. I checked, the San Diego County Library has a copy…