‘Tis the season of Joy, readers. And by that, I mean for this last season, my staff at the Redding studios of Jefferson Public Radio has doubled to a grand total of two (if you include me). Because of that,… Continue Reading
My favorite Maya Angelou quote is, “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” It seems so simple right? If someone shows you that they’re kind or caring then they probably are. If someone shows you… Continue Reading
“Civilization is in a race between education and catastrophe. Let us learn the truth and spread it as far and wide as our circumstances allow. For the truth is the greatest weapon we have.” H.G. Wells I know I am… Continue Reading
Dear readers, please join me in welcoming Kelly Frost, a new member of A News Cafe.com’s group of talented contributors. His monthly show, “Take 5 With Kelly Frost, will feature Frost’s 5-minute-long audio stories about various north state people and topics. This first audio clip divides the time between talking with his show’s two sponsors, Jay Edwards of Big O Tires, and Patrick Jones of Jones’ Fort, both in Redding. Continue Reading
My desk is a freaking mess. It’s covered with cds I haven’t opened,entertainment and trade magazines I haven’t read, scripts and underwriting contracts I need to file, checks I need to deposit, coffee mugs I need to wash, and underneath… Continue Reading
In a prior article about Redding’s economic foundation, I made a point that resource extraction historically provided the foundational stones for our economic wall, bringing in outside money. As these industries changed, no longer providing the jobs they once did,… Continue Reading
The Brewers’ Journal Volume 34, published in 1909, said this about Shasta County beer: Kennett, Shasta County, Cal., is said to be the location of a new brewery to be erected by Portland, Ore., capitalists. We don’t know if this brewery… Continue Reading
Do you ever look up? When you’re walking down the street do you ever look up at the sky and just take it in? Surprisingly, I find it to be one of the most grounding experiences, especially when I’m stuck… Continue Reading
“You were aimed from birth: you will never be alone.” William Stafford Like a lot of us, I began waking up spiritually when I reached my adolescence. Suddenly it seemed my mind was able to understand reality in a way… Continue Reading
I’m writing to you during our first big autumn gale. To give you an idea of how the day began, this morning I had to run around in my pajamas chasing a rogue compost bin (empty) which was bouncing around… Continue Reading
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