I was not initially familiar with the story of Englishwoman Lady Isabella Lucy Bird, so I didn’t know what to expect when I began reading Linda Ballou’s newest book, Embrace of the Wild: Inspired by Equestrian Explorer Isabella Bird. However I was lucky enough to read it just days after publication, and am pleased to […]
Mondays can be rough. And so, every Monday, we give you a music video. A fun, funny music video. Something that’ll make you smile, make you laugh, make you reminisce, and make you realize that back in the day, music video creators were probably either insane or heavily intoxicated. But were also incredibly entertaining. Our […]
It’s Monday. Yeah. We feel you. And so, every Monday, we give you a music video. A fun, funny music video. Something that’ll make you smile, make you laugh, make you reminisce, and make you realize that back in the day, music video creators were probably either insane or heavily intoxicated. But were also incredibly […]
It’s a wrap! 2020 is coming to a close. Adventure Travel Writer, Linda Ballou, shares highlights of her year in this interview with Adam Asher and Zanne Merkel on their podcast, Wander to the Edge. Topics in our discussion included: Why I need to be on the travel edge. What it takes to write a […]
By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate The Mexican people call retired persons “Jubilants.” I was so busy I never thought much about retirement, but suddenly, due to COVID, here it is. I am unable to sell real estate because dealing with the public is just too dangerous now. My partner, who has been loving […]
Listen, I’m not going to say that Kanye West dropped out of the race for President of the United States just because I announced I was running. After all, I’m writing this, not reading it out loud. But I do find it coincidental that after I announced I was running for president last Friday, within […]
2 Guitars. 2 Microphones. 90 plus years musical experience = a great match! Make your way to Bar 365 (The Riverside Hotel – 2900 W Chinden Blvd Boise) this Friday Jun 26 from 6 – 8 p.m. for live music from Cunningham and Moss! Vast song selection, quality music in an intimate setting in the […]
Experience an out and back group run hosted by Crewhouse and The Switchback this Thursday Jun 25! Start/finish at The Switchback (3000 S Old Hickory St. Boise). Run your distance, at your pace. They will have 5k and 10k turnaround markers. Come for the run, stay for a drink! Each entry will receive one free […]
Don’t miss the Open House celebrating Cole Architects’ (1008 W Main St. Boise) 25-year anniversary this Thursday Jun 25 from 5 – 8 p.m. They will feature Cole Architect’s work throughout the years, artwork from Sector Seventeen, appetizers from Asiago’s Restaurant and gourmet cookies from One Haute Cookie. They’ll have raffle and giveaways from local […]
Make plans to enjoy some Food Trucks at the Rec Center! Head to Columbia Village (3655 E Lake Forest Dr. Boise) this Wednesday Jun 24 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for some delicious eats. For menu’s and the full summer schedule, visit our community calendar below. Menus are included in each calendar appt (if […]
