I see foxtails. Everywhere. Hordeum murinum or “Hare Barley,” a non-native invader from Spain, grows in healthy, thick patches along the trails and in open spaces where people walk their dogs. What appears to be innocent, lush grass in early… Continue Reading
There’s a new ranger in town up on the Modoc National Forest—at least temporarily. She is Danelle Harrison, acting forest supervisor—on loan from the Kaibab National Forest down near the Grand Canyon—which she promotes proudly with a Kaibab National Forest… Continue Reading
The insurance industry is highly regulated. This makes sense since its actions have such important consequences in our everyday lives. When the ACA (Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare) was introduced, I was delighted to hear so much discussion about… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my video on what is considered the greatest film of all time, The Godfather. In this video, I list the various reasons why I love this mob film that changed that genre and the history… Continue Reading
“The menu is not the meal.” Alan Watts “The human condition: lost in thought.” Eckhart Tolle In my last column I promised to share my final five thoughts about spiritual maturity. You are not alone. That is an illusion.As I… Continue Reading
Have you ever heard of a Fidget Spinner? If you have a school-aged child, maybe you have, If you do not maybe you have seen them in stores or vendors hawking them in parking lots or corners of busy streets.… Continue Reading
What’s the Opportunity? I ask myself this question all the time. In moments of doubt it keeps me from going to a dark place, that fear place, the one where I’m thinking/feeling, “Oh my God, this sucks! What am I… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the female directed/written/lead film starring Kate Mara, “Megan Leavey”. This true story follows the connection between army member Megan Leavey and her service dog Rex, and the crazy journey that they go… Continue Reading
It’s the most important job I’ve ever had. Some days it’s a real challenge, while other days it’s a breeze.
And the pay? The riches are unimaginable – hand-made Christmas ornaments; adventures that make real work seem a million miles away; the smile when they hit the game-winning shot; watching your little boy turn into a kind, thoughtful young man; the promise of seeing them become loving husbands and fathers themselves. Continue Reading
Ladies and gentlemen, what we’ve got here is a failure to communicate on so many levels, my head is spinning. As just about everybody in Shasta County knows by now, there was a pretty damned intense Redding City Council meeting… Continue Reading
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