It’s a new year, and while that’s of little consequence to the universe at large, it’s a convenient place for us to take stock and up our game. We did as much 2016-bashing as anybody and now that it’s behind us, well, beloved celebrities will likely still die and calamity will still befall us in […]
Jennifer Savage
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From Pulp Mill Ashes, Redwood Marine Terminal II Rises
The buildings stand mostly empty and the work is far from done, but mood inside the Redwood Marine Terminal II last Friday was jubilant nonetheless. At long last, the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District threw a grand opening party for the out-of-service pulp mill it bought for $1 back in August of 2013. […]
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Early Prospects for Crab Season Look Good
So far, so good. That’s the early word in today’s extensively titled forum, “Crab Season Outlook for 2016-17 and Modern Aquaculture in California by the Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture” taking place right now at the University of California Davis Marine Lab in Bodega Bay. Convened by the North Coast’s own state Sen. Mike McGuire, […]
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Dive Right In
Once upon a time, to refer to a drinking establishment as a “dive” was to insult it, to declare its dark corners unwelcoming places populated by seedy people who’d as soon stab you as clink a pint. And then the ’90s happened. Grunge went beyond a music genre — it was a lifestyle best acted […]
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Steamy Windows
My husband and I used to have a lot of sex in the car. Once upon a time because we were young and in love and didn’t have a place of our own. And then there was the second phase, many years later, when we no longer lived with parents or roommates, but — alas […]
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DIY Wine Tour
Sure, the hours boasting daylight are still short – but that’s no reason to stay hunkered down in nesting mode. This is a fine time of year for a DIY Humboldt County wine tasting. The tourists have mostly faded away, making for quicker service and a more leisurely experience. If nothing else, this is a […]
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Perfect Fall Trips
You’ve picked a perfect time to explore Humboldt. Summer’s haze has given way to the clarity of fall. South winds bring a tropical feel, while night brings just enough of a chill to justify extra snuggling. Welcome. The Outdoorsy Type The 12-mile Paradise Royale Loop is a thing of legend in the mountain biking community […]
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The Reluctant Cyclist, Part 7 – Good Excuses, A New Commute
Friday, Sept. 4. That was the last day I rode my bike. As of this writing, 38 days have passed – in fact, the poor, neglected piece of machinery still sits locked to an inside bike rack in an office building in which I no longer work. I really do need to pick it up. […]
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The Reluctant Cyclist
Part 6 Number of miles ridden: 7.5 Number of times feared for life: 1 Number of times stopped to admire the beauty: 2 Number of unicycles shared an intersection with: 1 Look, I’ve missed it, okay? And people have started asking me, “Hey, did you ride your bike today?” Guilt colors my voice every time […]
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The Reluctant Cyclist
Number of miles ridden: 21 Time traveled: 2 hours, 5 minutes, 31 seconds Number of times scolded for not wearing helmet: 1 (it worked) Number of times actively feared for life: 3 With my bike fixed and my work once again based in Arcata, I was ready to give the bike commute another go. The […]
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The Reluctant Cyclist, part 6
Number of miles ridden: 7.5 Number of times feared for life: 1 Number of times stopped to admire the beauty: 2 Number of unicycles shared an intersection with: 1 Look, I’ve missed it, okay? And people have started asking me, “Hey, did you ride your bike today?” Guilt colors my voice every time I have […]
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The Reluctant Cyclist
Number of miles ridden: 8.6 Time traveled: 46:37 minutes (This included a stop at the Co-op during which I left Strava app on. Oops.) Number of stop signs deliberately blown through (clear view of no cars! Momentum! Some guilt!): 1 Number of times actively feared for life: 1 This was the kind of morning that […]