My sister periodically sends me links to blogs of interest. While most of Lib's suggestions are food related, she occasionally comes through with links that fulfil my interests in other endeavors.

Calling all flappers and socialites to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the shore of Lake Tahoe. The 22nd annual Gatsby Tea and Fashion is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 on the lawn at Valhalla Estate. Roaring '20s costumes are encouraged, but not required.

ECHO LAKES -- On an early Thursday afternoon, one might expect a Bay Area architect to be in a hurried office setting, perhaps wearing a shirt and tie with the sleeves rolled up, poring over plans or blueprints or other architect-type documents.

John Barnhill has updated his Foothill Rails website at Railfan.net. He has included a photograph of the Diamond & Caldor engine house and water tank from my personal collection.