Category Archives: California

These Ozark Hills January 2016

Posted on January 11, 2016 by yarnspinnerpress

This is Marideth Sisco for These Ozark Hills Once upon a time in a land and a culture far away, I was younger. I was living in California, trying to make my way in the thriving music culture there, trying … Continue reading →

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And Now, The Rest of the Story

Posted on March 20, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

3-5-11 On the Train I don’t know whether it’s the ride back, when things aren’t so novel, or I’m starting out tired and cranky, but the train ride thus far has not been nearly as much fun as the trip … Continue reading →

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Sunday in Paradise

Posted on February 22, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

The same storm that burst into the baggage car in front of me on the Amtrak Southern Chieftain and soaked half of my stuff (add your own version of gnashing and wailing here) washed the sky clean in the city of Angels … Continue reading →

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Later on Saturday

Posted on February 21, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

Saturday again, this time going through the mountains of New Mexico from god-knows-where to god knows where else. I expect god is pretty proud of this particular canyon, with its multi-colored bluffs and its spare bushy flats. The cedars are back to … Continue reading →

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Saturday on the Train

Posted on February 20, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

A strange passage, this. Boarded in KC last night @ 10:45 p. I had intended to stay up a while and watch Kansas roll by in the moonlight. But my bed was already made and proved too tempting once I’d … Continue reading →

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Off to California

Posted on February 17, 2011 by yarnspinnerpress

I’m meeting myself coming and going, trying to get ready for the trip to the coast. And I must correct a small miscommunication. As of now, I DO  NOT have a ticket to the Oscars. I have an invitation to join … Continue reading →

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