Articles for tag: Olivia De Havilland, Petaluma, Winona Ryder

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Little Known Facts About Actress Winona Ryder

Winona Laura Horowitz was born on October 29, 1971 in Winona, Minnesota to parents Cindy and Michael. Being named after the town you were born in is rather creative. “Winona” is an Indian Sioux word that means “first born.” But, as they say in Hollywood, “the plot thickens.” A little known fact about actress Winona ...

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Off Leash Dog Beaches in Northern California

Northern California is filled with some fantastic beaches. The only problem is, many of these beaches are designated as state parks or national seashores, and as such, dogs are not allowed on the beach. But if you’re a dog lover looking for some dog friendly beaches in northern California, do not despair. Here are three ...

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How to Dominate at Arm Wrestling

Arm wrestling, sometimes called wrist wrestling, is probably among the original feats of strength and competition. It requires no equipment other than a flat surface for the competitors to defend and attack, and an opponent. Most people have probably tried it–it comes up somewhere after flipping a coin and rochambeau as a culturally-approved tiebreaker.   ...

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Stroll Through the Beautiful Gardens of Petaluma, California

Call it what you like-a passion for plants, therapy for the soul, or outdoor art-gardening is a hobby loved by legions of people from all walks of life. As such, it should come as no surprise that walking tours of gardens both public and private are one of summer’s most anticipated events. Some tours, like ...

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Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Factory in Petaluma, California

Yes Virginia, there really is a Mrs. Grossman. Her name is Andrea, and she’s not only the founder of the world-famous Mrs. Grossman’s Paper Company in Petaluma, California, but still serves as President today. What began as a small home-based business in 1979, grew to become the oldest and largest sticker company in the United ...

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Great California Bamboo Nurseries

California has a love affair with bamboo. From the south to the north of this long state, there are climate zones that are very amenable to this hardy plant. And the state’s population has the money and sophistication to make a market to support them. From running to clumping bamboo, the growers here have all ...