You might have to live here....

You might have to live here to appreciate this. In regards to the blog entry below:If you click on the picture, it will enlarge. I just noticed the funniest thing ever : Look closely at what he is using to mix the pancake batter!!!!!

Random Acts Of Kindness

Occasional yard sales in Three Rivers are a social event. At 7 am this morning these hosts of a yard sale greeted their shoppers with a smile. Not only that, they had fresh coffee and delicious, warm pancakes waiting for all of their guests.

"Where in the world would you ever find a place like this ?"

Only In Three Rivers....

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Tonight as my daughter and I were driving home from my mom's house ( who, by the way, made the best tacos in the universe), we noticed something curious on the side of the road. As we approached we were astonished to see a one man band parked on the highway. He had his own party going on with elaborate music and twinkle lights hooked to his trailer.

Well, we could not resist. So, we pulled over and enjoyed this man's entertainment. As we applauded each song, he replied with a honk of some sort from one of those electric instruments.

As the sun set, we visited with other observers. We laughed, swayed to the music, then waved goodbye.

Thank you Mr. Music Man for proving once again that there is no place like home.

Take Time To Smell The Roses

We have a sweet life in Three Rivers!

Last week my husband and I spent the afternoon in our backyard on lounge chairs, enjoyed a glass of wine and basked in the sun. As we regaled each other with stories from our work week, we began to unwind. Shortly thereafter our conversations drifted from politics, to the weather to what we were going to prepare for dinner.

It was as though we were on a vacation ourselves. Our dog, Berkeley, joined us "on vacation" as we enjoyed dips in the river and dried off on the warm rocks.

A highlight of the day was watching the river rafters journey by us. Their shouts of glee were such a thrill. It is always a pleasure to see other people enjoying Three Rivers. We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful, peaceful place.

TiS tHe SeaSoN....

For river rafting on the Kaweah!

As I lounge on a boulder down by the river in my backyard sipping red wine, the sounds of Three Rivers surrounds me: the water rushing by, the birds chirping, the frogs croaking and the crickets strumming a melody. My focus is interrupted as I hear a faint sound that is getting louder.

It is a rafting guide shouting out stroke commands. Also heard are the sounds of cheering rafters as they overcome the class 4 obstacles on the river.

As they float by, we exchange waves and a quick hello. Then all is silent again with only the songs of nature to assist my imagination as I ponder the thought of how living in Three Rivers is like being on vacation 365 days a year! Come join me!

Eagle Pride

Our students in Three Rivers have so many great opportunities. Local artist, Nadie Spencer, gifts kids the chance to develop their artistic side. I drove by our local drug store and noticed a wall of color. For the 25 years that I have lived in Three Rivers, this wall has always been plain.

I pulled over to watch the progress. As the kids, clad in black trash bag aprons, joyfully worked on the new wall art, the pictures began to take shape. Won't it be fun for these little ones to bring visitors to view "their wall"?

Above is the sample of what the finished project will look like. Drive by the Village Market Center to meet a talented local artist and view the work in progress.

I love how people in this town, like Nadie, do nice things for each other just because...

"Where in the world would you ever find a place like this"?

Seasons Of Three Rivers

On Sunday Team Diana invited the town to view a breathtaking DVD of Three Rivers. These beauty shots set to music were many years of accumulated photos. Above are a few examples.

We were not sure how many people would show up. Expecting the best, we rented St. Anthony's Retreat and had the event catered. The sanctuary seated 150. As our neighbors filed in, the chairs filled and some people were standing.

We were so blessed to see and visit with so many of our neighbors! Guests exclaimed that they enjoyed taking the time to remember why we all live in Three Rivers. The event was a huge success and Team Diana looks forward to future opportunities to gather with the people that make Three Rivers home to us.