Tag: This Week

Now it comes as no surprise for pollen to be everywhere this time of year. But I don’t recall seeing and even eating it quite this much before. I have a constant taste in my mouth that seems exactly what I imagine pollen to taste like if I actually wanted to eat pollen. Our once-red truck that we rarely drive has turned a pasty shade of yellow on the hood and solid bright floral yellow on the windshield. It’s very intense. So there’s my rant on pollen and my thoughts on Mother Nature working overtime to bring new life! 

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This week we are heading to the Fair Grounds for the boat races. You can check them out this weekend if you haven’t been before. I believe the boat races won’t be back until October. It’s a must-do-thing in Lake County! And take a walk with Kathleen at the Clear Lake State Park. Read some poetry and find out what bands are playing where. Whatever your plans are for the weekend, let’s not forget to remember those who gave their all for our freedom. Have a great weekend Lake County.

My, how time flies, The Bloom is turning five this year! Can you believe it? Not only that, but The Bloom just incorporated and, you may have noticed, we have a new domain name, thebloom.news. Thanks to your monthly donations, The Bloom has been and continues to be free to all who subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

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This week we’re happy to tell you about our recent trip to one of our local theaters. And don’t forget to check out our recent Pay It Forward article as we visit another local small business! Plus, don’t forget to check out our weekly poetry. Finally, in between visiting your live music venues, be sure to check out the annual Buckingham Test and Tune as the tradition returns to Lake County once again. Have a great weekend Lake County!

April showers may bring May flowers, but quite possibly June’s temperatures this year. Well, goodbye rain and hello summer, all in a couple of weeks. I’m one of those people who change their wardrobe seasonally. It’s not because I have so many clothes, but more because our home was built as a vacation cabin, and its builders never thought of closet space. I blame Christmas for my troubles. Normally we’ve already organized our “stuff” and put things in their proper places. But Christmas, Valentine’s, and Easter decor are all blocking the way to my clothes. I see a dump run and a truckload of donations to one of our many thrift stores in the near future. Gotta love spring and all its cleaning. This week, The Bloom is taking you on a taste of Blue Zones via the Saw Shop. And it’s all good news! And Kathleen is going to talk to us about all things clouds and how good for you they are. For real. Of course, don’t miss out on our poetry as we continue to showcase talented poets both near and far. I’m sure you’re as busy as me doing spring things, but if you have the time, be sure to catch some live music as Lake County moves into full summer mode. Let the good times begin! Have a great weekend Lake County.

With even shorter days and cooler weather, it seems to be getting more wintery despite the sporadic fall-colored leaves still appearing on our oak trees. I can remember several Thanksgivings we’ve enjoyed dining on our patio, but I’m thinking this may not be one of those years. So when we have a stormy, wet fall season, I can’t help but get in the holiday spirit despite the calendar telling me otherwise. Don’t get me wrong; I do not want to rush the holidays. No, I plan to enjoy every moment of November and my leisurely time before things get crazy busy. And yet, I’m kind of enjoying holiday music playing in the background while I’m working on dinner. I think any time of year is a good time of year to welcome happy memories and soak in their warmth and all those warm fuzzy feelings they bring. It’s wonderful to be thankful and to look forward to new memories still to be made. So, to all of you enjoying a little holiday cheer, know you’re not alone! Speaking of thankful, this week we celebrate eight local businesses that competed in the 2022 1Team 1Dream business competition. And Kathleen Scavone is going to tell us a few fun facts about fall. Have a great weekend, Lake County!

Whether we like it or not, this weekend marks the end of summer and the start of fall. I always have mixed feelings when Labor Day rolls around. I love summer and all of its distractions. It’s always a fun challenge to see how much fun we can fit into those summer months. But, I also love transitioning into cooler weather and all things pumpkins and autumn. What I love most about September in Northern California is the chance to fit in the extra summer things. Whether it’s a BBQ with friends, a quick trip to the ocean, more time at the pool, or kayaking and bird watching, the weather is more than accommodating. How lucky we are. This week we’re excited to announce the winners of our Second Annual Poetry of the Outliers Competition! Be sure to read the winning poem below. Also, we can’t wait to tell you about the first Blackberry Harvest  Dinner. The plan was to include the Festival all in one article, but that dinner was too special not to have its own feature article. If you couldn’t make it this year, mark your calendar for the last Friday in August, and you’ll be glad you did. Next week, we’ll wrap things up with a piece on the Festival. Lake County has a lot going on this weekend! I hope you have time for the Fair. Be sure to check out the Big Calendar to see what’s going on each day. There’s live music all weekend long, and let’s not forget about the boat races–you’re missing out if you haven’t seen them. And Saturday, the Lakeport Auto Movies celebrate National Cinema Day with $3 everything. How fun is that? Enjoy your holiday weekend Lake County!