Author Archives: Joanie Williams

Foreign Travel Advice and the Internet

I took a trip to Cambodia last year. So to prepare, I got on the internet and found that some of the best foreign travel advice can be found in the Lonely Planet guide books. The book was so helpful, … Continue reading

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Seizing the Moment on my Donkey

Sometimes just seizing the moment is the right thing to do.  For instance, the other day I was giving my donkey a lesson.  I like to keep them short and sweet.  She walked into the horse trailer very nicely, ate … Continue reading

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Beautiful Riding Trails in California

The horseback riding trails in California are awesome.  But the riding trails in Central California are some of the best in the Country!  I would love to share some of my favorite places with you.   And these are not just … Continue reading

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Dreaming Big in California

I’m talking about dreaming big in California.  Not the California dreamin’ of the Mamas and Papas! So, you’re a home buyer!  You’re looking for a new, or a different house and you have a budget.  Let me tell you that … Continue reading

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Here is your latest Information Nugget

I am constantly asked “So, how is real estate doing?”  So without further questioning, I will give you an information nugget or two that you can pass around the office. Home prices nationwide are up almost 10% in the month … Continue reading

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Looking for the Best Wineries in Paso Robles

If you are new to this area and looking for the best wineries in Paso Robles, then you may buy that the best place to start is right in the downtown!  The lovely downtown park with it’s gazebo is a … Continue reading

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Donkey Training in the Salinas River

Here I go again!  This donkey training stuff is not as easy as it looks.  Now that I have the right pack saddle, the feed bags attached, and a donkey at my side walking down the riverbed, you’d think that … Continue reading

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Beautiful Places in California

The Cuesta Grade is one of the beautiful places in California.  Many people who live in San Luis Obispo County commute between the North and South sections of the County each day and have the express privilege of enjoying a … Continue reading

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Atascadero News – Better All the Time

Atascadero news of the day is all good.  First of all, the City Hall retrofit after the 2003 earthquake is finally well underway and the City plans to relocate its offices back there after construction is complete.  The city park … Continue reading

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Always Faithful Documentary [My Movie Review]

Last night I attended the first public screening of the new documentary called Always Faithful.  So I thought I would share my movie review.  It is about the amazing bond between the U.S. Marine Corps  and their dogs in the … Continue reading

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