Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Did you know that Dorothy not only landed in Oz from Kansas, but after her return to Uncle Henry and her beloved Aunty Em, she traveled by ocean liner to Australia, where she was washed overboard, rescued and landed in the land of Ez? She then ends up with her cousin Zeb in California where they are both swallowed up by an earthquake, along with a horse and a cat. They meet the Wizard and they all end up back in Oz. If that's not enough adventure for you, when finally making her way back home,...
This beautiful shot comes from Tehachapi resident, professional photographer and Mojave Desert News photo-journalist Kane Wickham, who is also an occasional contributor to The Loop newspaper. This photo was on display in the California City Arts Commission Annual Photo Exhibit-Fundraiser, “Wings of Hope” on Jan. 17-23. It is titled “Future Farm.” Calling all artists, writers and creative-types! The TALE is looking for more contributions. Send us your photos, artwork, short stories, poems,...
Book-reviewer Midge Lyn'dee finds inspiration in diverse voices from past to present. by Midge Lyn'dee For me, Black History Month starts at Martin Luther King's Birthday in mid-January and continues through February. Good thing, as February is such a short month! It is my honor to share with you some special books in celebration... It wasn't really just peanuts, but sweet potatoes and soy as well ... George Washington Carver, though he was born into slavery in 1864, went on to become a...
Ken Ulbrich, a Tehachapi resident and professional photographer, sends us views of our community through the lens. If you'd like to see more of Ken's work, visit his website at www.photoproimages.com. Photographers, experienced or brand-new, please send us your best shots! They can be snapshots of life in our mountain community or from one of your adventures. Send submissions to [email protected]....
Valentine's are not only for children and sweethearts. So, if you have neither in your life, don't despair. There are wonderful alternatives in creating a happy Valentine's Day... In my elementary school years, Valentine's Day brought both joy and bitter disappointments. Boxes were decorated by students with lacy paper doilies and hearts of red, white and pink. As these boxes were lined up with names clearly printed on each, classmates delivered their Valentines. Some brought for all. Others...
Calling all artists, writers and creative-types! The TALE is looking for more contributions. Send us your photos, artwork, short stories, poems, songs, etc. and you may see them in a furture edition of The Loop. Don't forget to get the kids involved, too. We love to see the creativity of the Tehachapi youngins. Send your submissions to [email protected]....
Libraries! Don’t you just love books? I do! I love reading and being around books and there is no better place to spend one’s time than in a library. As a former librarian, I might be a bit prejudiced, but I really don’t think so. Many writers entice their readers by weaving their stories between aisles of tomes. I’d like to share a few of those authors and their books with you. For our youngest readers, in “Biscuit Loves the Library” by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, a frisky golden retriever p...
I love winter. A roaring fire in the fireplace, a cozy blanket on the couch, a good book to sink into. Winter days seem perfect for reading books saved throughout the busy year, or finding a book so totally unexpected it carries you away from everyday into a totally new space in your head and heart. For this winter Loop TALE, I felt it quite apropos to turn towards winter tales ... Did you know that among a multitude of writers focusing on winter tales, Shakespeare was an early contender?...
Don't you just love a good book? I do! My name is Midge Lyn'dee,* a lover of books and retired librarian. I am happy to give book reviews for you in this first Loop TALE. Christmas is a magical and wonderful season for young and old alike, and especially for the young-at-heart of any age. Rather new in the extensive history of the holiday season, we have the visitation of "Elf on the Shelf" as the holidays open. Many families now wake up to the creative antics of their own red suited Christmas e...
