by Louie Ferrera | Jan 27, 2026 | Friends & Family
Floating down Alberta St. we’re in the flow amidst a slow moving stream of humanity all of us lazing on a Sunday morning. We have a vision: drinks and pool and extras willing to be in our movie but it’s got to happen organically so when we stop looking that’s when we...
by Louie Ferrera | Jan 11, 2026 | Music
Well here I am again, writing yet another tribute to one of my fallen musical heroes. Bobby Weir, the guy who stood between Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh for 30 years while their band created musical alchemy, the likes of which the world had never known before the...
by Louie Ferrera | Dec 30, 2025 | Meditations
Every New Year’s Day I write a letter to myself. The first section is a short recap of the previous year, the bulk of the letter is focused on the goals, hopes and dreams that I have for myself and for my family in the coming year. When I’ve finished writing I read...
by Louie Ferrera | Dec 23, 2025 | Friends & Family
At this time of year I try my best to tune out the static and noise of overt commercialism that is nearly inescapable and focus on what I really like best about Christmas: the traditions. As a kid growing up in New Jersey, my family had time honored traditions that...
by Louie Ferrera | Dec 3, 2025 | Nature
On any given day I can watch river otters frolicking in a nearby creek, see a flock of turkeys parading across our yard or hear the distinctive whoo whoo of a Great Horned Owl. On occasion a stealthy grey fox will even make a rare appearance. You may be wondering, do...
Lots of great stuff here! I can smell the greenwood here, the earth, the sap, the slight humid feeling when…
Proud Parents for sure! she will treasure this essay for years to come.!! Congratulations Denali!
What a milestone for Denali and you! I'm crying reading this. I know she'll do well--she already has. But your…
Oh my goodness- your words resonate with my entire being - Yes! our time with our littles is fleeting and…
Joni was right. It won’t be long now till you drag your feet just to slow that circle down. Very…