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Traffic Cop: We All Had To Learn Sometime

I really enjoy your column; it is extremely helpful to myself and my students. I am a local behind-the-wheel driving instructor here in Redding. I have a topic that I would like you to address in your column. It seems… Continue Reading

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If It’s Not People Powered, You Need a License!

Before you go out holiday shopping for that 10-14 year old, with the idea that a motorized scooter, skateboard, or anything else with a motor attached may be the way to go. You might want to reconsider your options. Remember… Continue Reading

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Just Sayin’: Family Traits

Ever wonder about family traits? Why this particular trait chose your family or, in some cases, their family? I’m not talking genetic traits here, folks. In this enlightened age we all know about, even if we don’t quite understand the double helix… Continue Reading

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Deck the Halls…and Doors…and Kitchen…and Mantel…

Some people take great satisfaction and comfort  in deliberate attention to the sameness of their holiday decor year after year, others find it gratifying  to introduce new decor each year, while many like to mix the old with the new. Either way,… Continue Reading

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Reflections in a Mirror (While Shaving): Part 26

My mustache recently had its 30th birthday so I whacked it. The logic for doing so, like the hair, was a little gray and fuzzy. When my upper lip was visible, I immediately remembered why I covered it for so… Continue Reading

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Holiday Dressing for Cocktail Hour or Casual Gathering

Ready for holiday dressing? No, I don’t mean the kind that goes inside a turkey! The weather has changed here in Northern California (finally) and it’s time to start thinking about what to wear for the holiday season. Maybe you have… Continue Reading

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Just Sayin’: Of Failures and Foibles

Failures and foibles.
We all have them, you know. In great quantity and variety. And what’s one person’s failure is another person’s foible. I guess that’s the beauty of being human.
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Reflections in a Mirror (While Shaving): Part 25

• The plumber came to unplug my drain…he said it was hair. He looked a little startled when I gave him a high five and a large tip. I was so proud I had enough hair left to clog a… Continue Reading

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Six Ways to (Unintentionally) Kill Your Tree

Generally, trees in an urban setting live only a fraction of their lifespan. The most common cause of death is the stress that a tree undergoes from neglect and/or bad practices. The following is a list of 6 ways you… Continue Reading