Author: lowrituh
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And Oakley’s Ball Library Battleground, WA “Where a battle was expected but never had, a dragon rests quietly where the fragile promise of peace was honored.“
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Elin Babcock LFL 291 Oak Street, Ashland, OR “Where the creek runs clear and the artists and poets gather, a dragon listens beneath the eaves.”
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RVML’s Bellview Annex (4 of 4) 2350 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR “Where the stage meets the forest and stories bellow, a dragon lingers in the wings of a whimsical lair.”
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Little Free Library-2 doors fr. P.O. 125 S. 11th Street, Ca-Montague, CA “Where the trains once thundered and the sky opens wide, a dragon artfully watches the passage of travelers.”
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White Rock Road Little Library 930 White Rock Rd, Grenada, CA “Where the fields stretch wide and the mountains whisper, a dragon waits in the quiet shelter that was brought back to life after once being vandalized.”
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Jim and Donna Mathwig #5486 503 Walnut St, Weed, CA “Where the peak of Shasta towers above, a dragon curls in a shelter frequented by birds of the region.”
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Shawna Langlois “The Very Hungry Library” 2055 Carpenter Lane, Redding, CA “Where bridges span and mountains rise, a dragon watches from the shade among the bushes.”
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I happened upon this neighborhood little library that is “In memory of Denise Peters.” It is not an official Little Free Library, but still one that clearly has been dedicated to someone people loved. It is in front of the Sacred Heart Elementary School and Parish Office at 2255 Monroe Ave, Red Bluff, CA 96080…
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Carol Stephens LFL 2520 Monroe Avenue, Red Bluff, CA “Where the river bends and the plains stretch wide, a dragon waits beneath the diamond windows.”
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The Western Washington University Window Winter Magazine included a note in the “Class Notes” section of this quarter’s magazine about the dragoned-out 🐲 SUV and its maiden voyage. While November 2025 was its first major road trip, it won’t be its last!
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Debbie’s Library #78745 5543 Haggin Oaks Ave, Livermore, CA “Where science and vineyards share the land, a dragon lies behind glass watching for an ally to share its story with.”
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Tracy Hills Little Library – Amber 6991 Daphne St, Tracy, CA “Where the wind sweeps across the valley floor, a dragon lingers unhidden among its clan.”
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Ellen Sweeney LFL 31331 Quail Valley Rd, Castaic, CA “A dragon dreams safely in the fairy house in disguise.”
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Books on Park Meadows LFL 20841 W Park Meadows Dr, Buckeye, Arizona “A dragon stirs beneath the shady mesquite in the quiet unsuspecting neighborhood.”
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In the Redwoods at the Trees of Mystery Paul and Babe are always happy to take a picture with you. They’re not like those snobby celebrities that put their hands in front of their faces and shout “No autographs! No pictures!”
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Christopher Ackerson #161332 LFL 1 Cory Canyon Road, Hawthorne, NV “Where little creatures greet visitors with welcoming suspicion, a dragon waits in the desert silence.”
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Folsom Premium Outlets Little Library 13000 Folsom, Suite 701, Folsom, CA “Where gold once drew dreamers and Cash sang his songs, a dragon rests on the shelf of a doubly secured red lair.”
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Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Free Little Library 204 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA “Deep into where the rose garden rises among the villagers, a dragon keeps watch from its carefully selected perch.”
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Windsor Lions Little Free Library 211 Adele Street, Windsor, CA “Where the town green hosts celebrations and vineyards stretch beyond, a dragon lingers in the shade of the lion’s red den.”
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Sometimes It Takes a Friend with Some Crazy Thelma and Louise Attitude and a Touch of The Blue Brothers ‘Mission from God’ Spirit to Hit the Road and Have a Good Time! November 2025 Epic “East with the Dragon” Mobile West Coast Road Trip
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Healdsburg Community Center Free Little Library 1557 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA “Where vineyards are visited and rivers meet, a dragon rests in guarded view behind the pale green latch.”
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Brookings Little Free Library 617. Easy Manor Drive, Brookings, OR “Where the southern coast bends toward the sun, a dragon lingers in its ocean blue refuge.”
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It is an awesome experience to visit the Redwoods. The intensity of their history is palpable. To imagine the people that lived among them before technology and the west coast was settled is inspiring. I struggle to wrap my head around that type of lifestyle. Would I be up to the task?
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Coos Head Food Co-Op Little Free Library 353 S. 2nd Street, Coos Bay, OR “From its forest green ledge where the harbor breathes and gulls cry, a dragon hides behind the glassy gate.”
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On the outbound West Coast trip with the newly christened “East with the Dragon” mobile, we lucked into some really beautiful days. This is on the Oregon coast.
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Sean McGee Free Little Library 1020 SE Spy Glass Ridge Dr, Lincoln City, OR. “Where the river meets the sea, a dragon dreams in the mist on a bed of grass and flowers.”
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Ginnie Haskell Free Library 11344 SW Gabriel St. Tigard, OR First Free Little Library stop on the road south! “Where the trails wind through fir and oak, a dragon waits perched in a red covered shelter.”
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This was the 3rd library I visited in Bellingham on Oct. 8th, 2025. I do not see it listed on the Little Free Libraries online map, but it’s on the northeast corner of 21st and Harris.
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The next Free Little Library in Bellingham was this one: https://map.lflapp.org/wJcvNcMYLRb. It’s at 415 14Th Street, Bellingham, WA.
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Dropped off a copy of “East with the Dragon” at a few Little Free Libraries in Bellingham, WA on Oct. 8th, 2025 (the 2nd anniversary of Keith passing) and this was one of them: https://map.lflapp.org/rPJRkszcPRb. It’s at 507 16th Street, Bellingham, WA.
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Welcome to his pilgrimage! This blog is from Keith’s 2012 pilgrimage to Spain. For comments previously left on specific posts, you’ll need to click the post to open its individual page. We hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks for joining us for Keith’s El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. This is the last set of pictures. We hope you enjoy the slideshow. The plan is after the holidays and some rearranging of residences (our house is pending sale–yea!!), we will come back to post some info on lightweight backpacking, reference books info, etc.…
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Sorry for the delay in posting the first of a couple slideshows of picture of Keith’s pilgrimage, but hopefully it was worth the wait! More pictures in a week or two. Take care everyone!
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If you’ll recall, Burgos was the town where Keith started the walking phase of his Camino pilgrimage. This is the jet-lagged, before getting ghastly sick part of the trip. He has tons of beautiful pics to share, but as he’s organizing them, I thought I’d sneak a few on here for all of you that…
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And we thought he was worn out after all that walking in Spain! The plane trip home maxed him out, but he’s happy to be back! Although, I’m pretty sure we’re probably happier to see him. He bought the this t-shirt for two big reasons: 1) To commemorate the trip and 2) because he desperately needed…
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Keith went to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela early Tuesday so he could check out the museum before the Pilgrim’s mass. He said that it was pretty cool. He didn’t see anything totally amazing, but it was pleasant and included exhibits with tapestries and medieval art and paraphernalia. He especially liked the library. The…
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Keith said that today was a “grueling day.” When we talked after he arrived at the hotel he was very sore and tired, but said it was his own fault. Most of the trip to town wasn’t bad, but he got lost in the surrounding hills and that added a lot of going up and…
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I’ll post more pictures and updates later today, but wanted to share the first picture taken by Keith of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral! Way to go, Keith!!
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Before I speak to Keith’s impending Santiago arrival, I’ll give a quick update on his latest day’s hike. Today he travelled from A Rúa to Lavacolla. He said that this day was probably one of his favorites because the weather was nice and while there was one big hill it was not too bad. “It…
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Keith knew that he wasn’t going to need the blue pad he’d taken along to sleep on any longer because he has rooms/beds reserved for the rest of his travels in Spain. He also knew that the Frenchman he’d been meeting off and on was planning to sleep outside last night, but he hadn’t bumped…
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Now let’s get up-to-speed (but don’t get used to it—I’m traveling again over the next few days)—yesterday Keith trekked to Palas de Rei and it was kind of a tough day for him with the hills and damp weather. This was compounded with him thinking that maybe he’d packed his backpack wrong and a couple…
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Yesterday Keith walked a lot of the way with a German man named Harold who didn’t mind walking slowly because he was 62 and in no particularly hurry. Keith thinks he loved to hear his voice—he talked A LOT. He’d also “break into show tunes and go into bouts of hilarity.” At one point…
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Keith said that it was really a beautiful yesterday. The sun came up and there was a mist in the valleys. It was a good walk to Portomarin. (Note from L: Sorry everyone, but I’m catching up and talking about yesterday when he’s already in Ventas de Naron now—I’ve got some traveling of my own…
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As Keith was preparing to leave Sarria this morning, he was trying to take a picture of a black cat and the cat shied away and ran off. Keith turned to see what scared it away—thinking that maybe someone on a bike riding the Camino or something spooked it–but instead it was a herd of…
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On Keith’s way to Sahagun he passed into a new state called Leon. It’s good that he had this landmark moment because otherwise the day was “pretty dull.” He said there weren’t really any sights to see in the small villages that he passed through that day and there weren’t people passing him except for…
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Keith stayed in Calzadilla de la Cueza yesterday (hitting a major milestone – 100 km walked!) and after a good night’s sleep trekked his way to Sahagun today. Before leaving Calzadilla de la Cueza he had breakfast at his hotel (hostal not hostel) and they played the same music tape that they’d played the night…
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Keith’s trek today led him to the “municipality” of Carrión de los Condes. I’m sure there’s some sort of official definition that helps them decide whether it’s a village, a town, a city, or a municipality, but I have yet to figure out the system so far. The place he’s staying at reminds him of…
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Good news everyone! Keith is feeling much better and is back in action. Today he successfully made his way from Frómista to Villamentero de Campos after a short train ride back to the Camino path from Palencia. His first two days back on the Camino will be shorter ones then he’ll have a longer haul…
Looking forward to hearing what you think!