Whitethorn Winery By Michael Martino Situated just off the banks of the Mattole River is the tiny hamlet of Whitethorn, California. Located just west of Garberville on the way to Shelter Cove, it is in the heart of the Lost Coast surrounded by the King Range and home to the old growth redwoods Humboldt is so well known for. Blink and you might miss it, but there is a … [Read more...] about Whitethorn Winery
North Coast
Humboldt Botanical Garden: Get Your Nature On
Humboldt Botanical Garden Get Your Nature On By Benjamin Fordham Humboldt Botanical Garden Get Your Nature On As we hurry back and forth in our daily lives, it’s easy to mistake the rat race for reality. It’s not. Reality is plants and animals, the sun and sky. Reality is quiet, and peaceful. And if you’re in need of it, the Humboldt Botanical Garden is an excellent place to … [Read more...] about Humboldt Botanical Garden: Get Your Nature On
Angel
The sun wasn't shining as we walked along The limbs of trees hanging down To meet the others on the ground Reaching up, making walls Made by nature, big and tall The rays of sun did shine around On to my guardian angel on the ground Without her, where I'd be I don't know But her kindness shined on through me to glow My guardian angel. Clearly you can see How the … [Read more...] about Angel
Hammer Down
Hammer Down The sounds of the 101 North or South bound The engines working Howling as they go up hill They whine up As they go down it Loud are both lanes at the same time Big diesel sounds from a little tiny truck Yuk yuk yuk The motorcycles With no mufflers Cranking, shifting up Their just going by All day n all night Then the on ramp Going south Just behind … [Read more...] about Hammer Down
Driftwood
Driftwood How long did you live for How many years did it take you to grow To the big ole tree That we now see Half above the river Half below How long ago did you die? Did the ground wash out from under you? Struck by lightning, Insects under your bark Now you are naked Stark Not a single piece of bark anywhere do i see Has it been long since you were dead Or … [Read more...] about Driftwood
