Yes Sophia, there is a Santa Claus, and you know him. Due to an incredibly fortunate set of situations, my daughter is going to believe in Santa Claus for her entire life. For one, there really was a Saint Nick, and I’ve… Continue Reading
We’re knee-deep into the holiday season, and it’s time to revisit the list of Holiday Pet Hazards. Many dog owners already know that poinsettias are poisonous and chocolate is toxic…right? If not, please click here to review. But there’s a… Continue Reading
My wife and I love antiques. A quick look around our home would tell you so. However, it would also tell you that we are rather eclectic in our tastes, and have no obvious theme in mind; we simply buy… Continue Reading
An invitation to stay with someone is a great honor. Your host wants you to be happy, to be comfortable and to feel welcome. If you’ll be a house-guest during the holidays here are eight easy tips to ensure you’re… Continue Reading
I really enjoy your column; it is extremely helpful to myself and my students. I am a local behind-the-wheel driving instructor here in Redding. I have a topic that I would like you to address in your column. It seems… Continue Reading
I’m working on “The Christmas List,” and I can see Lucy, my wife’s dog, watching me. Now, Lucy’s a pretty smart pooch. She knows that when I put her on the leash, it’s time to go to the vet. Usually,… Continue Reading
I read Doni’s cranberry-orange relish recipe with great . . .um . . . relish? I loved the canned stuff with the ridges. I think that was one of my favorite foods on the holiday table. (Oh, no , . . .… Continue Reading
The night I arrived in Cairo it was after dark and we were in the taxi ride from hell, however I did open my eyes long enough for my soon-to-be husband to point out a huge castle as we drove… Continue Reading
That Peck’s Bad Boy of the Travel Channel, Anthony Bourdain, recently commented in the New York Times that San Francisco is “a two-fisted drinking town, a carnivorous meat-eating town, it’s dirty and nasty and wonderful…” and Femme de Joie would… Continue Reading
You know it’s the holiday season when you hang a fresh evergreen wreath on your door. This welcoming tradition has its origins in the ancient Persian Empire, where these circlets were worn as a ‘crown.” Continue Reading
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