Saint Francis Talk

 Rincon Valley, looking for something different to do this weekend? Get outside and come hike 7.5 miles in Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen. This is a great opportunity to be led by park docents through this beautiful state park. The hike is moderately paced but expect to be on the trail for ...

No need to stay at home tonight, here are 5 things you can do to get an early start on your hard earned weekend! Summer of Love Art Night 6 pm - 9 pm Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Cost is $25 but that gets admission into the exhibit, 2 drinks, and snacks.  Enjoy the 50th anniversary of the Summer o...

I'm excited to announce my listing at 315 Dominic Court closed escrow on day #30.  My sellers were such a delight to work with as were the buyers and their agent.  I acknowledge my clients eagerness and willingness to do the "heavy lifting" prior to listing which included:    Pest inspection Home...

We often present ourselves within specific parameters that suit our business persona.  We hand pick pictures of ourselves and describe our accomplishments in perhaps a tainted light that paints a picture of ourselves in a very calculated way.  In this month's contest, I'd like to challenge you t...

Where did the time go?You would ask me to watch cartoons with youOur special time walking to the ice cream storeAll those science projectsCamping on the American River4 years as your Boy Scout leaderLearning to driveAnd now you're a man...Happy 18th birthday ! 

Gwen and I ate at Giorgio's, an old Healdsburg restaurant Sunday evening after a day of wine tasting in the Dry Creek region.  The ambulance was parked in front of the restaurant.  My Calzoni was great, and I didn't die... at least not yet. Giorgios has been operated for 40+ years.  Typical Itali...

The annual Healdsburg Water Carnival is coming next weekend to Memorial Beach in Healdsburg. This has been a Sonoma County tradition since 1905. The carnival hasn't exactly been uninterrupted, WWII, and the retrofitting of the Healdsburg bridge have caused the festival to skip some years. The car...

Lessons that I learned the hard way and now use to educate my clients.Lesson #1, don't buy that car until you close on your home!When I was purchasing my 2nd house, I thought I knew everything I needed to know about buying a home. My first purchase was 3 years earlier, and I just sold that house ...

After a hard week of work wouldn't it be nice to go out for a nice glass of wine, gourmet pizza and enjoy some of the most beautiful views in Sonoma County?  Yes!  You can get all that at Fog Crest Winery in Sebastopol.    On the first Friday of the month, a gourmet food truck rolls in and dishes...

Hey Rincon Valley, looking for some love today?  Come on out to Montgomery Village and enjoy the free Summer of Love concert from noon - 3pm in the Village Court.  Dance to classic 60's and 70's music today while enjoying food and beverages for sale.  Food and beverage sales benefit local chariti...