Scenes of Sonoma Artist Reception in Santa Rosa on November 6, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

Our family owns a collage by artist Marsha Connell.  Her paintings are part of the Scenes of Sonoma Gallery Reception on November 6, 2026.

Information about the reception follows:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/1a1aeed1e3fe27bb

I learned about Marsha Connell at a reception hosted by Jennifer Colby in San Juan Bautista, California.

Maybe come back to San Juan Bautista for a show?  Hint.  Hint.

I wrote a blog about Marsha Connell’s reception and talk at Jennifer Colby’s Gallery in San Juan Bautista, California:

https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2016/12/alchemy-for-kids-san-juan-bautista.html?m=1

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other books

$2.49 for Ruffles Potato Chips (8 oz) Bag from Nob Hill in Salinas, California reposted by Ruth Paget

I received a digital coupon for Raley’s Nob Hill members for Ruffles Potato Chips at $2.49 for an 8-ounce bag at Nob Hill in Salinas, California.

There is a limit of 4 bags per customer at that price.

Potato chips are excellent for game night, picnics,  and as munchies while Thanksgiving turkey bakes.

You can sign up for the Raley’s Nob Hill app online or in the store.

Have fun grocery shopping!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Santa Lucia Vineyard Hike in Soledad, California is November 8, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

Hikers who like vineyards might be interested in the Santa Lucia Vineyard Hike taking place on November 8, 2026 in Soledad, California.  Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the hike.

Information about the Vineyard Hike follows:

 https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/1a1b23d664f92932

Happy Trails!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

National STEM Day is November 8, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

National STEM Day is November 8, 2026.

The following media release from the US Census Bureau has information for families interested in STEM careers:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_personal/1a1b19aba6f65461

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Balley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory blogs

Cultural History of Pie reposted by Ruth Paget

David Faries of the Monterey County Weekly wrote a great little cultural history of pie and another story on drip coffee.

As someone who grew up in the American Midwest, I learned that in a pinch a slice of pie and coffee is a dessert and a supper option.  I have even eaten mince pie at Christmas; my Wisconsin family loves its English heritage.

Pie lovers can enjoy some history with their pie in the Weekly article below:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/eat_drink/as-sweet-elena-s-and-a-squad-of-marines-knows-pie-can-mean-more-than/article_ce0be827-8a9e-42ab-bdd7-7bd0237fec87.html#tncms-source=mosaic

Bon Appetit!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

CSUMB’s Religious Holidays Dates and Descriptions Calendar is Useful reposted by Ruth Paget

This religious holidays dates and descriptions calendar from CSU - Monterey Bay is very informative:

https://csumb.edu/departments/community-belonging/resources/calendar-of-holidays-and-religious-observances/

Happy Reading!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

The Mediterranean Slow Cooker is $1.99 today reposted by Ruth Paget

I purchased The Mediterranean slow Cooker by Michele Scicolone in hardcover several years and just saw that it is now available in Kindle format today for $1.99 as of today (November 6, 2026).

It is 243 pages long and full of Italian favorites.

More information follows from the Amazon website below:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006R8PLPI?lv=shuf&_bbid=370579114&nodl=1&tag=core_cohort_a_email-20&dplnkId=d855ac5d-6add-4e0f-80aa-98a88ccaccde&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games