Olive Oil Adventure

8/16/07

There’s nothing like being a damsel in distress. I’ve just realized that I’m not very good at it. I was merrily on my way home from a farmer’s market when the unexpected happened. My truck started losing momentum, almost like I was running out of gas. But I [...]

June 19th, 2007

If we all did more dog-like things, the world really would be a better place. Please, don’t ever underestimate the intelligence of a dog.
Today I was at the water pump for our new irrigation system, attempting to flush out the filter. The timer system seemed not to be working (story [...]

On June 5th, in the small town of Loma Rica, CA a wish came true. A tiny miracle of sorts…
Much to everyone’s surprise (except for me) it RAINED!!! Not just a sprinkle either. It was a good ole-fashioned, thunder, lightning, torrential downpour, flash-flooding and pure energy kinda storm.
It started in the afternoon when the temperature [...]

Hi, my name is Beth Sylver. I am a small town girl, born and raised in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I now live in the small northern California town of Loma Rica (rich hills) with my husband Gene and various and sundry animals. We have been living here in an olive orchard since September of [...]