Friday Field Trip: Nevada Day Parade
Just how big a deal is a small-town parade? Pretty big. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Nevada Day Parade
Tag: Carson City
Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
If this sounds familiar, you’re right. I published it back in May, but thought I’d re-post today. Libby’s story of how she spent the morning of September 11 is very nearly my story. Again, writing what I know. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
Friday Field Trip: A & W Root Beer
A similar event happened to me at my friend Joan’s house, although it was sloe gin fizzes and her sweet father who called my parents. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: A & W Root Beer
Book Report: Three books that helped me escape
After months of sheltering in place, I found myself more distractible than I like. You too? Reading my normal fare—historical … Continue reading Book Report: Three books that helped me escape
Friday Field Trip: Carson City
A many of you know, much of Us, Now and Then takes place in Carson City, Nevada between the 1950s … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Carson City
Friday Field Trip: Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
In my novel, Us, Now and Then, the fictional Libby McCormack gets her first teaching job at the very real … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School
Friday Field Trip: Bordewich Bray School
Bordewich Bray School sits in the heart of historic Carson City, near the old St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Bordewich Bray School
Friday Field Trip: The Ormsby House
Despite its long history and prime location across from the Legislature at the corner of Fifth and Carson Streets, the … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: The Ormsby House
Friday Field Trip: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
Mrs. Mac made a small offering at the statue of the Virgin Mary, lit a candle, and said a brief prayer before finding a place in a pew. She pulled two rosaries from her purse and handed one to Libby. They knelt and began reciting the Rosary. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
Friday Field Trip: Kings Canyon Waterfall
King Street and Kings Canyon were named after Dr. B. L. King. He and his daughters had a resort in … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Kings Canyon Waterfall
