Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest – 8/13
By Susana Hernández August 14, 2026 4 min read
Susana Hernández
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Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
By Susana Hernández July 21, 2026 3 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
By Susana Hernández April 15, 2026 3 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest – 2/12
By Susana Hernández February 12, 2026 3 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
A humorous set of hopeful, local predictions imagines Sierra County’s fortunes in 2026.
By Susana Hernández January 16, 2026 3 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
Maybe signed suggestions could address tourist behavior this summer?
By Susana Hernández August 13, 2025 2 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
Explore how community involvement shapes identity and legacy in a small town setting.
By Susana Hernández May 23, 2025 3 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
Explore Downieville’s local dining options with reasonable prices, unique experiences, and quality ingredients.
By Susana Hernández May 1, 2025 2 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
Explore Downieville’s cinematic charm and community spirit as it hosts the Banff Film Festival.
By Susana Hernández April 11, 2025 2 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
A proposal to celebrate Christmas with the first big snowfall, including a tree, dinner, and lights.
By Susana Hernández March 20, 2025 2 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
Reflecting on work-life balance, leisure activities, and the value of time.
By Susana Hernández March 6, 2025 2 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
Explore Mexican holiday traditions and consider adopting them for a unique festive season experience.
By Susana Hernández December 27, 2024 3 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
The local theater company performs a murder mystery play during a blackout, improvising sound and light effects.
By Susana Hernández November 28, 2024 3 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
Focusing on less harmful debates post-election, like cats vs dogs, wine preferences, and books vs movies.
By Susana Hernández November 8, 2024 2 min read
Pretend It’s a Forest
Pretend It’s a Forest
Speculating on the mysterious absence of bears in Downieville, and offering some hypothetical explanations.
By Susana Hernández October 24, 2024 3 min read