Have You Visited this Museum lately? I have not, Perhaps an Activity THD should Sponsor! A Rich Historical Tapestry- Shadelands Ranch Museum |
Completed in 1903, Shadelands Ranch was originally the family home of Hiram Penniman, a pioneer of Walnut Creek who established extensive fruit and nut orchards across 500 acres in the Ygnacio Valley. The home, crafted in the Colonial Revival style, features distinctive architectural elements such as curved glass bay windows and classic white columns that highlight the craftsmanship of the early 1900s. Inside, the home is adorned with original family furnishings, giving visitors a true sense of stepping back into time. |
This historical museum, which also serves as the headquarters for the Walnut Creek Historical Society, offers a glimpse into the lives of the Penniman family and the evolution of the area. From educational programs and museum tours to annual special events, Shadelands Ranch Museum is a treasure trove of local history and architecture. |
Beyond the Museum |
Beyond its historical significance, Shadelands serves as a picturesque venue for outdoor weddings and events, integrating the charm of its past with today’s celebrations. Additionally, the museum organizes Downtown walking tours, offering a broader view of Walnut Creek’s rich history. |
Community at the Heart |
The Walnut Creek Historical Society’s dedication to the community is evident through its educational initiatives and volunteer opportunities. Hosting field trips for local schools and offering scholarships for high school students, the society actively fosters a connection between the community and its history. |
Exciting Events Ahead |
The museum is excited to invite the community to its Classic Car Show on Sunday, June 9, 2024, and the Summer Market on August 11, 2024. These events promise to be a delightful blend of history and community spirit, suitable for families and enthusiasts alike. |
Visit and Participate |
The Walnut Creek Historical Society and Shadelands Ranch Museum invite everyone to explore this historic gem, participate in their events, or even join as a volunteer. For more information, to schedule a tour, or to inquire about hosting an event, please visit their website at wchistory.org or contact them directly at +1 925-935-7871. |
With its rich history, community involvement, and dedication to preservation, Shadelands Ranch Museum remains a beloved cornerstone of Walnut Creek, continually bridging the past with the vibrant local culture of today. For details visit: Meanwhile here' s a photo from my album...Have you visited this National Park? I have and enjoyed it very much. |
This is a new site highlighting my autobiography with my name David B Katague spelled backwards. The photo above is Chateau Du Mer Beach House in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines. Photo taken in the Spring of 2012.
Friday, May 31, 2024
Have You Visited the Shadeland Ranch Museum Lately?
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Building a Second Brain Through AI by Dave Katague from Australia
Dave Katague( Nephew), Me and David E Katague III (son)-RIP- 2022
๐https://youtu.be/2cJhunqd0yk?si=j4uU2SZO8VkvJPJI
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
New Beginnings and Childhood Memories by John Larimore
My Own Childhood Memories:
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Eighteen Interesting Facts about the Philippines
https://sugbo.ph/2022/hollywood-celebrities-filipino-blood/
I received the following article in my E-mail last year. There was no author, but as a Filipino-American, reading this makes me very proud of my ancestry and roots.๐
WE HAVE TO KNOW THIS AS FILIPINOS. Pure and Mixed FILIPINOS DESERVE TO KNOW ALL OF THESE AND BE PROUD TO have FILIPINO blood in your ancestry.
1. In the Philippines, Filipinos were introduced to the English language in 1762 by British invaders, not Americans.
2. What is the world's 3rd largest English-speaking nation, next to the USA and the UK?.... The Philippines.
3. The USA bought the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam from Spain in 1898. Los Angeles, California was co-founded in 1781 by a Filipino named Antonio Miranda Rodriguez, along with 43 Latinos from Mexico sent by the Spanish
government.
4. What antibiotic did Filipino doctor Abelardo Aguilar co-discover? Hint: Brand is Ilosone, named after Iloilo -- Erythromycin.
5. The one-chip video camera was first made by Marc Loinaz, a Filipino inventor from New Jersey.
6. This son of two Filipino physicians scored over 700 on the verbal portion of the Standardized Achievement Test (SAT) before age 13 - Kiwi Danao Camara of Punahou School, Hawaii.
7. Who was the Filipino-American dancer who scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT?.....Joyce Monteverde of California.
8. Who invented the fluorescent lamp? Thomas Edison discovered the electric light bulb and the fluorescent lighting was thought up by Nikola Tesla - a Filipino. But the fluorescent lamp we use today was invented by Agapito Flores (a Cebu man named Benigno Flores of Bantayan Island, according to the Philippine Daily inquirer), a Filipino scientist. Americans helped then-Philippine leader Ramon Magsaysay to develop it for worldwide commerce.
9. Yes! Many foreigners have noted that the Filipino population has Asia's highest rates of inventors and international beauty queens. Two Filipina beauties, Gloria Diaz and Margie Moran, were chosen as Miss Universe in 1969 and 1973.
10. Pure- or part-Filipino celebrities in American showbiz include Von Flores,Tia Carrere, Paolo Montalban, Lea Salonga, Ernie Reyes Jr., Nia Peeples, Julio Iglesias Jr., Enrique Iglesias, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phoebe Cates and Rob Schneider.
11. The first Filipino act to land a top hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in the 1960s was the group Rocky Fellers of Manila.
12. Sugar Pie de Santo (father was from the Philippines), The Artist formerly known as Prince (according to the October 1984 article "Prince in Exile" by Scott Isler in the magazine Musician), Jaya, Foxy Brown and Enrique Iglesias followed.
13. Besides gracing fashion magazine covers, this international supermodel from Manila had walked the runways since the 1970s for all the major designers, like Calvin Klein, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix,
Donna Karan, Gianni Versace and Yves Saint Laurent - Anna Bayle.
14. Who is the personal physician of former U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton? Eleanor "Connie" Concepcion Mariano, a Filipina doctor who was the youngest captain in the US Navy.
15. Founded in 1595 by Spaniards, the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, Philippines is older than Harvard and is the oldest university in Asia. University of Santo Tomas in Manila, established in 1611, is Asia's second oldest.
16. Who was the first Asian and/or Filipino to snatch America's Pulitzer Prize?- Philippines Herald war journalist Carlos P. Romulo in 1941.(He was also first Asian to become UN President.) The first two Filipino-Americans to garner the same award 56 years later were Seattle Times' Alex Tizon and Byron Acohido, who is part-Korean.
17. Filipino writer Jose Rizal could read and write at age 2, and grew up to speak more than 20 languages, including Latin, Greek, German, French and Chinese. What were his last words? "Consummatum est!"("It is done!")
18. "What's still most impressive to me about the Philippines is the friendliness of the people, their sense of humor." wrote Honolulu journalist John Griffin in a 1998 visit to Manila.
PASS THIS ON TO OTHER FILPINOS/FILIPINAS_Be Proud of your Pinoy Ancestry.
Introducing Dusan Pecka- New Resident
Dr. Pecka is a very experienced financial advisor, and Chief Associate at Wealth & Tax Planners (WTP). He held the Certified Financial Planner™(CFP®), a designation granted by the Board of Standards for Certified Financial Planners, Inc., and is an Investment Advisory Representative with Wealth & Tax Planners. Dr. Pecka.
Dusan brings a wealth of business experience to the firm with over twenty years of technical and management experience in the Defense and High Technology Sector. Prior to joining WTP he was Senior Vice President of Operations and Marketing for Systems Control Technology, Inc. of Palo Alto, with direct responsibility for the profit/loss of this $20 Million dollar company. Earlier he held executive positions with Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. and The Aerospace Corporation.
He holds a Master's Degree in Financial Planning from Golden Gate University where he received a citation for outstanding academic achievement. He has also attended Executive Programs in Business Administration at the University of California, Berkeley, and Columbia University in New York.
His strong analytical and business background, combined with a Ph.D. in Physics, has enabled him to specialize in the application of Modern Portfolio techniques to asset allocation and managed asset accounts. During the past eleven years, Dusan has applied this expertise to develop optimal retirement accumulation and spending strategies, aided by conventional and Monte Carlo Simulation techniques.
He holds additional licenses in securities and insurance. Dusan also has instructed Retirement Planning at JFK University and CalState University, Hayward. For Details visit:
๐๐https://indyfin.com/financial-advisor/california/walnut-creek/dusan-pecka-2246478/
Monday, May 27, 2024
You Are Dying Slowly If.....
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Last Night Candlelight Concert Was a Musical Success
Sandi Green and Farna Sewell- Steve Kam ( legs and shoes)
Jan McGowan, Mary Alice Rathbun and Galen Corson ( Activity Director)- Back of Pat Dunn and Cossette Mitchell
- One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. ...
- Music is a moral law. ...
- Where words fail, music speaks. ...
- I think music in itself is healing. ...
- Without music, life would be a mistake. ...
- Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2022/08/is-musical-talent-or-artistic-ability.html
Saturday, May 25, 2024
My Word of the Week-Sapiosexuality
Sapiosexuality means that a person is sexually attracted to highly intelligent people, so much so that they consider it to be the most important trait in a partner. It is a relatively new word that has become more popular in recent years. Both LGBTQ+ people and heterosexual people may identify as sapiosexual.