First things first. Let me make myself perfectly clear. I really hate ticks – almost as much as I hate fleas, and I really really hate fleas. Ticks are not just annoying creatures. They are evil, blood-sucking, tenacious, disgusting creepy… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the Jack Black/Cate Blanchett lead children’s film The House With A Clock In Its Walls. This book to film adaptation follows the story of Lewis, a young boy who has to move to… Continue Reading
I’m sharing with you photos I’ve taken along the Sacramento River Trail. I’m talking about the trail on the north side of the river, from Diestelhorst Bridge to Keswick Dam. The south end has been closed following the Carr Fire… Continue Reading
Fire survivors are being fed information on rebuilding from every which direction, but one key part of the equation seems to be missing: What all goes into getting that coveted building permit? I have yet to see a ‘rebuild’ informational… Continue Reading
As the saying goes, “you learn something new every day”. I have been a practicing insurance agent for 40 years. This is my 200th column. I learned something new today. It was reminiscent of a column I wrote in 2015.… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the Paul Feig dark comedy A Simple Favor. This film follows Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) who befriends Emily (Blake Lively) a few weeks before she goes missing, and what she discovers about her… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the computer based thriller Searching. This film, which takes place entirely on a computer monitor, follows the story of David Kim, who must frantically search for his missing daughter, while along the… Continue Reading
It was a typical afternoon in my world. I was 3 feet underground in a hole covered in mud fixing a broken waterline. I remember thinking, “Well, at least it’s not raining.” The homeowner had just walked up to check… Continue Reading
That often depends on the source of your health insurance. If insurance is provided through an employer, you may turn to the Human Resources Manager. Often the crisis will entail taking time off work to attend appointments for self or… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the new Asian comedy Crazy Rich Asians. This film follows the story of Rachel Chu, a young Asian-American professor who falls in love with Nick, who asked her to come meet his… Continue Reading
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