Erected in 1790, this sundial and stocks still stand on the Village Green in Thornton. The stocks were in demand for drunks and debtors. Fortunately they are no longer in use—the long line waiting their turn for punishment would surround the Village. Does it remind you of a long-haul flight with no leg room maybe?
Golden Oldie: Santa Barbara’s Very California Botanic Garden
Paul Heymont enjoys a visit to a botanic garden that’s very focused on its home territory
