Monthly Archives: September 2019

I didn’t know William Randolph Hearst was a major league philanthropist until I visited Hearst Castle a few days ago.  I shouldn’t have been suprised.  Many of the so-called “robber barons” of that age (Hearst wasn’t one but he mixed … Continue reading →

Here it is, in  pictures.  The 17 Mile Drive, surely one of the most (justifiably) famous roads in the world, as seen on a beautiful September day.  Enjoy.

I came here back in the early 80’s when the big Napa valley wine boom was barely getting started.  At that time, you could cruise from winery to winery tasting all of the wares for free-and without an appointment.  Boy, … Continue reading →