# san miguel (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover san miguel. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Day in My Writing Life](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/day-in-my-writing-life/) _2026-07-15 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ Since so many readers ask me how and where I work, here's a capsule version of a typical day in my writing life. ## [Cookstove Challenge](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/cookstove/) _2026-06-17 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ In my novel Wildwood, my heroine Molly inherits an abandoned farmhouse in northern Alberta with no electricity, and faces the challenge of using an old-fashioned cookstove. ## [The Journal Cover I Choose to Grow Old With](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/the-journal-cover-i-chose-to-grow-old-with) _2026-06-03 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ There are certain purchases that require more thought than others. Not because they’re expensive. Not because they’re rare. But because they will become part of your daily life. For the past several months, I've been trying to decide what journal cover would accompany my everyday journal. This isn't just any notebook. It’s become a record of ordinary days and memorable moments. Inside are journal… ## [Truth and Beauty at Casa Romantica](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/truth-beauty-at-casa-romantica) _2026-06-02 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ There are very few places left that seem designed not for productivity, consumption, or efficiency, but simply for contemplation. For my wife and me, that place is Casa Romantica. ## [G.K. Chesterton Once Said...](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/gk-chesterton-once-said) _2026-05-31 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ This one pulled me into the work of G.K. Chesterton . . . ## [Safe Harbor is a State of Mind](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/safe-harbor-is-a-state-of-mind) _2026-05-30 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ The Edge of Silence No .05 | Limited Edition of 25 ## [Custom Fountain Pen Case | A Craftsmanship Journey](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/a-custom-fountain-pen-case-a-craftsmanship-journey) _2026-05-29 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ Somewhere between admiring a walnut humidor and asking too many questions, I said, “Would you ever consider building a custom fountain pen case?” He didn’t hesitate. “Absolutely,” he said. (and, enthusiastically, I might add) And just like that, a months-long collaboration began. ## [Mission San Miguel | Gia](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/mission-san-miguel-gia) _2026-05-28 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ So much history and beauty here at San Miguel Mission. We paused for a few photos before enjoying the glorious Nuptial Mass of dear friends. ## [An “Impossible Project”](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/an-impossible-project) _2026-05-20 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ Long live analog! This is one of the best things I've watched (on a screen) in a while, and an encouragement to not lose hope, as the digital world threatens to wipe out our analog joys. ## [Wildwood Foursquare Farmhouse](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/foursquare-farmhouse/) _2026-05-20 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ A foursquare farmhouse, inspired by my passion for old houses and modelled after a 1924 catalogue home, is the setting for single mother Molly and her little girl Bridget in my bestselling novel, Wildwood. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IUdXeDahShKg) _2026-05-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Cayucos, Calif. | Road Trip](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/cayucos-calif-road-trip) _2026-04-19 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ Kai and I came across this perfect composition on our walk to the beach…definitely value in taking time to stop and look around every now and then, or you might miss something. ## [Invermere, My Mountain Home](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/invermere/) _2026-04-15 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ We moved to Invermere, British Columbia thirty years ago, and have never looked back. The iconic Sinclair Canyon marks the entrance to our magical mountain valley. ## [New Bird’s Eye View Cover](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/new-birds-eye-view-cover/) _2026-03-18 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ I’m delighted to unveil this gorgeous new cover for Bird’s Eye View, my wartime novel, coming in November. ## [Briefly Noted …](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/briefly-noted-) _2026-03-01 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ “One set of notes was on a torn-out notebook page, the other partly typed with handwritten notes added. ## [Laguna Beach Street Photography | "No"](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/laguna-beach-street-photography-no) _2026-02-27 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ A Sunday morning in Laguna Beach… ## [San Miguel Writing Fest](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/san-miguel-writing-fest/) _2026-02-18 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ I attended the 2026 San Miguel Writing Fest in Mexico — my very first writing conference, and it was a big one! ## [Lake Reflections](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/lake-reflections) _2026-01-23 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ Today's lap around the lake: 1.00 mile | 18:07 | Average 95 bpm ## [New Wildwood Cover](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/new-wildwood-cover/) _2026-01-21 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ I’m delighted to unveil this new cover for Wildwood, my novel about a single mother who inherits an abandoned farm. Coming in April 2026, the book can now be preordered at any bookstore. ## [2025 StoryGraph Reading Summary](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/2025-storygraph-reading-summary) _2026-01-04 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ Some highlights from my StoryGraph 2025 reading summary… ## [Christmas Medley](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/christmas-medley/) _2025-12-17 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ A Christmas medley of milestones and memories — plus one mouth-watering holiday recipe. ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vwocSLBIvFEy) _2025-12-17 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [The Bombing of Berlin: Eyewitness Account](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/berlin-bombing/) _2025-11-19 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ The bombing of Berlin was a horrific ordeal for German civilians. My mother-in-law Gerda Drews, who turns 98 years old on December 1, 2025, lived to tell her story. ## [New Book Coming](https://www.elinorflorence.com/blog/new-book/) _2025-10-15 · Elinor Florence · Elinor Florence_ My new book with the working title Touching Grass is no more than a twinkle in my eye, but I'm researching another Western historical adventure. Can you guess the theme by looking at this image? ## [Review: The Notebook | A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/review-the-notebook-a-history-of-thinking-on-paper-by-roland-allen) _2025-05-20 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ For analog enthusiasts, The Notebook is a treasure trove. Roland Allen doesn't simply romanticize the past…he reveals how the notebook has always been a tool of innovation, disorder, reflection and discovery. ## [Sketch: Vacation Rental Oceanside, Calif.](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/sketch-vacation-rental-oceanside-calif) _2025-05-06 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ Reminiscing on the many memories made in this wonderful vacation rental . . . ## [Fortnightly Dispatch No. 12 – Dispatched](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/fortnightly-dispatch-no-12-dispatched) _2024-12-09 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ Issue No. 12 is now out in the world … ## [Unboxing Atlas Stationers: An AnalogMinded Stationery Store Review](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/unboxing-atlas-stationers-an-analogminded-stationery-store-review) _2024-11-05 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ There are so many reasons why I dig Atlas… ## [Esterbrook “Back to the Land Collection” | A Tribute to the Vibrant 1970s](https://www.notesandphotos.com/journal/esterbrook-back-to-the-land-collection-a-tribute-to-the-vibrant-1970s) _2024-10-28 · scott anderson · Notes and Photos_ After using my Esterbrook “Funky Lake” for a few weeks, it’s very likely the other two colors of Esties from this collection will make their way into my personal fountain pen collection.