Many years ago we were in Victoria, British Columbia, on Remembrance Day. We refer to it as Veterans Day. I was touched by all the people wearing red poppies on their lapels. When I was young, many people wore poppies – but now I rarely see them. Many Continue Reading
Halloween and Day Of The Dead in Berkeley!
Halloween What would Halloween be without pumpkins? Take a drive to Half Moon Bay for the Pumpkin Festival! Half Moon Bay is only about an hour from Berkeley (though there will be lots of traffic that weekend) and is a delightful place to visit. Berkeley Really Celebrates Continue Reading
Thanksgiving … a time to give thanks and give back
I collected all solicitations I received this year, put them into a box, and open the box a few days before Thanksgiving. Last night, I sorted them (appropriately, while watching Schindler's List). selected the envelope(s) which Continue Reading
Halloween Pumpkins, Parades, Events … and the Day Of The Dead
Berkeley really celebrates Halloween! Thousand Oaks, Emerson, and other schools have great parades. Russell and Josephine Streets and Mariposa Avenue have wonderful pumpkins and festivities (Russell Street closes at 8:30 pm so be there early) ... the house at Ashby & Continue Reading
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365 Things To Do In Berkeley #18 – Celebrate Halloween & The Day Of The Dead
365 Things To Do In Berkeley #18 - Celebrate Halloween & The Day Of The Dead - Visit http://365Berkeley.com for #1 - #17 Amazing Pumpkin Carvings in Berkeley's Elmwood Neighborhood - Ashby at Piedmont, just east of College Avenue Shops Berkeley has great Continue Reading
