A recent episode of “Madam Secretary” takes us through an exercise of how the “anti-vaxx” movement might play out. Two children are infected with measles following a trip. Both fall gravely ill, but eventually recover, however one has complications that… Continue Reading
I winced a bit when I started writing this piece because I’m pretty sure my friend Jan Gandy would not approve of what I’m about to say about her; a humble, hard-working, unselfish, behind-the-scenes woman. I’m going to write it… Continue Reading
“Busy Brain” nights when I simply cannot shut off my brain to go to sleep may cause me to turn on the TV for some mindless program that will hopefully, put me to sleep. In the process, I will be… Continue Reading
Lassen Volcanic National Park and its partner Lassen Park Foundation invite youth groups to plan their night under the stars at the Volcano Adventure Camp this summer. Lassen Park Foundation will accept applications for grants to cover the cost of… Continue Reading
The Shasta College Horticulture Department and the Shasta County Master Gardeners will hold a Spring Gardening Workshop for local gardeners on March 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the 4000 building on the Shasta College Farm. The… Continue Reading
One definition of madness: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. While this statement has been inaccurately attributed to Einstein, it doesn’t take Einstein to know that it could easily define stupidity. So, as we… Continue Reading
Chef Husband: “I picked up some corned beef to make Reubens. Do we have any sauerkraut in the fridge?” Mrs. Chef: “No, but we have cabbage and I can make a quick kraut!” After a year of learning at the… Continue Reading
In this column, I often lament that fact that there is so little transparency in health care. It is one of the biggest frustrations for consumers. The Prescription Drug cost component of this system is no exception. PBS and Kaiser… Continue Reading
I have continually lamented the fact that there is little transparency in health care pricing. One favorite example is to ask “If you went into Costco, filled your cart and were expected to pay whatever they charged, would you?” You… Continue Reading
Well, we did it! Dinner for 8 is in the books. If you’re a local reader, you are all too aware of the Carr Fire that raged through the west side of our city six months ago. That never ending night of… Continue Reading
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