I’m Prepared for Anything…Almost by Tim Reynolds When I was a teacher, my classroom was on the second floor of a solid, old limestone school facing west. The two of us, whose classrooms had the best views, were responsible for watching for funnel clouds where the tornadoes came from. If we sounded out the tornado … Continue reading SEARCH: I’m Prepared for Anything… Almost
Once a Space Cadet, Always a Space Cadet by Tim Reynolds “Hello. My name is Tim, and I’m a Space Cadet.” “Hi, Tim.” You laugh, but I am a Space Cadet, or better, a Space Fanatic. I always have been. I was born just before Yuri Gagarin went into orbit, and my childhood was spent … Continue reading SEARCH: Once a Space Cadet, Always a Space Cadet
How to Catch a Rabid Squirrel and Why by Tim Reynolds Rescue missions were our specialty, though up to this point in time all previous missions involved only G. I. Joes. This was our first live specimen, zoological rescue, and no thirteen- and fourteen-year-old, two-kid team was more prepared than Ron and me. We’d ridden … Continue reading SEARCH: How to Catch a Rabid Squirrel and Why
Traveling with my Mom by Tim Reynolds Although I haven’t traveled much lately, I have always enjoyed my little adventures. Sometimes, though, I find myself in odd situations while exploring. I was once questioned by a State Trooper in Death Valley, while I was trying to tie my shoes; risked arrest and beheading (okay, maybe … Continue reading SEARCH: Traveling with My Mom
Making Life Easier for Mom: Tech & the Octogenarian by Tim Reynolds It’s hard to predict how a gift will impact the receiver’s life, but when I upgraded from my iPad Gen. 2 to an iPad Air 2, I gave my old one to my mother, telling her that she could use it as an … Continue reading SEARCH: Making Life Easier for Mom
Travel Photography BY TIM REYNOLDS Twenty-three years ago, when I first broke into what is known as the ‘paper goods market’ (postcards, calendars, books, etc.), I was living in a resort town and the sales of these products was huge. I made tens of thousands of dollars selling images to publishers catering to that tourist … Continue reading SEARCH: Travel Photography
I’m a Boat People by Tim Reynolds I come from a long line of boat people. Three hundred and ninety-eight years ago my ninth Great-Grandfather left his wife and five daughters at home to sail off on something longer than a three-hour tour. Richard never returned, although after three years, he had Elizabeth and the … Continue reading SEARCH: I’m a Boat People
Trees, Sir! by Tim Reynolds I loves me my trees. Not in a “that young fella needs some serious therapy” kinda love. More like adoration, appreciation, affection, and a few other A-words from the thesaurus. Sadly, I have another A-word, allergies. Specifically, dust, mold, mildew, ragweed, grass, and trees. In other words I’m allergic to … Continue reading SEARCH: Trees, Sir!
Get your copy today! City Spotlight Berkeley, California Books Five Gardening Favorites Author Spotlight Tim Reynolds Tech Top Five Music Apps Health Benefits of Culinary Herbs Travel Bartram’s House and Garden Music Harp in the Garden Food Angel Hair with Garlic, Ricotta, and Fava Beans Do it Yourself Brewing Kombucha Garden Attracting Birds to Your … Continue reading SEARCH: Spring 2018 Issue
Prince Goofball…and the search for cozy by Tim Reynolds Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, there lived a prince who was trés un-cozy and mucho unhappy. The internet had not yet been invented, and he was forced to meet his princesses the old fashioned way—by placing an ad in the local … Continue reading SEARCH: Prince Goofball…
