Thailand—Siam for those of you who are old enough to remember the movie King and I — is half way around the world and certainly wasn’t in the top 10 places I wanted to visit in 2012. But a very… Continue Reading
For several years north state small business owners have been unable to take advantage of the Small Business Tax Credit established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) for employee benefits. This has been due to the fact there… Continue Reading
I noticed the crumpled Kleenex on the sidewalk and kept walking. I didn’t pick it up because the idea of touching someone else’s used tissue was just too icky. And I sidestepped the dog feces—wondering how irresponsible some people can be.… Continue Reading
I’ve got a lot on my mind these days. And I know you do too, even if it’s for different reasons. But I worry. About so many things. In fact, I look around me at the rapid decline in Redding… Continue Reading
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead, Ash vs. Evil Dead, American Horror Story: Roanoke, and Dusk Till Dawn. Television-viewing America has finally met Negan, and the verdict is in: By depicting the brutally realistic barbwire-wrapped baseball bat bludgeoning of two of… Continue Reading
Life is all about changes: some we want, others we don’t. My husband and I are facing one of those unwanted changes. Oh, it’s nothing terrible, really! But we will be moving farther north, hopefully in the not-too-distant future. The… Continue Reading
I was recently blasting south down I-5 on my motorcycle, pushing 80 mph as the city of Shasta Lake disappeared in my rear-view mirrors, when the traffic began to slow, for no apparent reason. The car, van and truck occupying… Continue Reading
Open enrollment season has started. This is the time when folks can choose any insurance plan, regardless of health status and not have any limitations for pre-existing conditions. Dates are different depending on the type of plan. Medicare Part D… Continue Reading
I’ve got something I need to get off my chest. But don’t think I’m going to enjoy this. Because nobody enjoys sharing stories about being sexually assaulted or harassed. This is the most difficult column I’ve ever had to write,… Continue Reading
At this late date, I think it’s fair to say Redding is a city under siege by petty criminals. Everyone knows it and the rising property crime rate shows it. It’s the talk of the town. Gaunt phantoms stalk the… Continue Reading
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