Category: SF Bay Area

Where Have All The Flowers Gone?

by Lisa | Mar 11, 2014 | plants, San Jose, SF Bay Area, Sonoma | 4 |

You’ve heard me obsess about our drought — which is now officially the driest year on...

Moving My Heart from San Francisco

by Lisa | Mar 9, 2014 | San Francisco, San Jose, SF Bay Area | 5 |

If it’s been a little quiet around here, it’s because there are some big changes going...

Dying of Thirst Under the Wolf Moon

by Lisa | Jan 16, 2014 | Drought, farming, Hiking, SF Bay Area | 14 |

Wednesday my hiking group gathered at Coyote Hills Regional Park to see the sun set over the San...

Where Am I Again?

by Lisa | Jul 17, 2013 | dogs, farming, SF Bay Area | 4 |

After a month’s hiatus, I’m back to the blog. It wouldn’t exactly be correct to...

A Walk in the Woods

by Lisa | Apr 3, 2013 | Hiking, SF Bay Area | 2 |

This is not supposed to be a hiking blog. I don’t have the experience or the cred to do...

Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch

by Lisa | Mar 18, 2013 | Hiking, SF Bay Area | 3 |

Back in November, I hiked Mount Tam and Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont and made the bold...

Ready, Set, Hike!

by Lisa | Nov 27, 2012 | Hiking, SF Bay Area | 1 |

For some reason, I’ve been thinking a lot about hiking lately. Well, I always think about...

About This Blog

A Yank. A Brit. Two Terriers. A Vineyard. And a Dream.

Being the true-life adventures of two city kids and two spoiled terriers as they transition to a life of winemaking and organic farming in Sonoma. You know Green Acres? It’s like that.

For applause and kudos, I’d prefer you leave a comment on a post. But if you are shy, contact me at lisa [at] leftcoastcowboys.com

Things About Me

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There are reasons I’m not famous.

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I have the world's largest Christmas music collection.

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I'm an unashamed Donny Osmond fan.

I get wildlife drunk.

My terriers have famous friends.

I've got a tiny RV