Never am I more aware of how ramped up and divided America is than when I watch the contrast of civility and kindness exhibited on “The Great British Bake Off”, my current favorite means of television escapism and entertainment. (It… Continue Reading
For most of us in the North State, 2018 will be remembered as the year of multiple, devastating wildfires. First it was the Carr Fire, which destroyed over a thousand homes in Redding, killed eight people, including three firefighters, burned… Continue Reading
It’s been a while since I’ve told you about some of the characters or “worthies” as they’re often called, from our former village. Some I’ve known, and some I’ve only heard stories about. In the UK, and possibly in the… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the most oscar nominated film this year (tied with Roma), The Favourite. This period piece stars Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz and follows the true story of Queen Anne, an extremely unhealthy… Continue Reading
In my last column I shared a touching story from the husband of an organ donor recipient. Unfortunately, I had to abbreviate the letter for space limitations. Those that have read the entire piece have told me that it moved… Continue Reading
In the wee hours of the morning, I hear him sound off. Like a well trained sentry, he alerts me. From the house, I can see a car approaching, headlights on high beam. The newspaper is being delivered. As I… Continue Reading
New Year’s Resolutions. We all make them – clean out the garage, exercise more. We’ve been told making resolutions will make us happier. Making them isn’t the key to happiness. Keeping them is. Keeping them relies on how we approach… Continue Reading
The last column that I wrote was about five months ago as I planned my re-entry into aNewsCafe with a discussion about my frustration with our divisive political climate. My column was poised and ready to go when a lack… Continue Reading
All I really wanted to know when I called the Good News Rescue Mission’s office a week-and-a-half ago was one simple thing: What, pray tell, is the Mission’s capacity? That number was important to the story I was working on,… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my predictions for the 2019 Oscar nominations. The actual nominations come out on Tuesday, so I thought I would share what I think will make it and what won’t. Click the video below to watch… Continue Reading
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