I think in words. My husband takes the pictures. (Most) photos by Irvin C. Gavidor.
I learned how to write an essay at age seven.
Lenticular clouds above the mountains east of Julian, California.
An outing with our nephew to Galleta Meadows art exhibit in Borrego Springs, California.
San Diego Reader cover story by yours truly about my friend, Mrs. Parker.
Heritage of the Americas Museum, Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, California.
Contribute or take home free seeds at Ocean Beach Seed Library
The Gavidor Family crest. By Irvin C. Gavidor.
Just another day in San Diego traffic. A double rainbow over Batiquitos Lagoon, Carlsbad, California.
ARTS (A Reason to Survive) HQ in National City, California.
A monarch caterpillar munches milkweed in an Encinitas garden.
Antique farm equipment along the trail at Los Jilgueros Preserve in Fallbrook.
A Few of My Recent Articles
Could Dry-Farming Wheat in San Diego Seed a Local Grain Economy?
As Climate Changes Makes Desert Water Scarce, the Debate Over Livestock vs. Wildlife Heats Up
As Climate Changes Makes Desert Water Scarce, the Debate Over Livestock vs. Wildlife Heats Up
Though San Diego is home to the greatest number of small farms of any U.S. county, wheat isn’t on the menu. Two artisan bakers are working to change that.
As Climate Changes Makes Desert Water Scarce, the Debate Over Livestock vs. Wildlife Heats Up
As Climate Changes Makes Desert Water Scarce, the Debate Over Livestock vs. Wildlife Heats Up
As Climate Changes Makes Desert Water Scarce, the Debate Over Livestock vs. Wildlife Heats Up
Man-made guzzlers are often the only sources of water for bighorn sheep and other endangered animals in Southern California deserts. Now, the unprecedented drought across the West is putting them at risk.
Ukrainians ask San Diegans for body armor, bandages
As Climate Changes Makes Desert Water Scarce, the Debate Over Livestock vs. Wildlife Heats Up
Ukrainians ask San Diegans for body armor, bandages
No diapers or used clothes, please
Feed the Digester
The Psychology of Climate Change
Ukrainians ask San Diegans for body armor, bandages
Fresh Fish
The Psychology of Climate Change
The Psychology of Climate Change
The Psychology of Climate Change
The Psychology of Climate Change
The Psychology of Climate Change
Marine helicopter gets water to Borrego's sheep
Marine helicopter gets water to Borrego's sheep
Marine helicopter gets water to Borrego's sheep
Golden Hill finally gets attention
Marine helicopter gets water to Borrego's sheep
Marine helicopter gets water to Borrego's sheep
CCC fixes trail on 26th, installs wooden bridges, adds stone stairs
And a few more from the archives...
National City's give-away produce stand booms
National City's give-away produce stand booms
National City's give-away produce stand booms
Donovan prisoners taught manners
National City's give-away produce stand booms
National City's give-away produce stand booms
Animation and Adolf Eichmann
National City's give-away produce stand booms
The glamour track is mountain lion
The glamour track is mountain lion
The glamour track is mountain lion
The glamour track is mountain lion
A year in an immigrant's shirt
The glamour track is mountain lion
A year in an immigrant's shirt
The Bugs Are in the Tanks
The glamour track is mountain lion
A year in an immigrant's shirt