“I didn’t make it,” were Julie Quillan’s first words when we met to talk about the end of her journey to “Climb Against the Odds” for the Breast Cancer Fund in memory of her friend, Tammy Herrera. The ascension to… Continue Reading
It was in a little dingy town, one of many along the way to visit my daughter, Jenny, in Pagosa Springs, where I met Sue the waitress. It’s a two -day trip for me (the way I drive), and somewhere… Continue Reading
It is the time of year when dancers are looking for the right place to work on their craft and parents are searching for the perfect fit for their little dancer. Area dance programs offer options for the serious dancer… Continue Reading
As a recruiter and interviewer, I often receive calls from surprised applicants who did not get a job. They complain that from their perspective, “the interview went so well.” There are many factors that make a successful interview, only one… Continue Reading
Water + Air + Soil + Climate= LIFE Clearcutting = Production of fiber, but LOSS of clean and plentiful water, air and habitat. It’s up to you. Which do you value more? Do you want a world where the United… Continue Reading
When I was a rookie disc jockey at KRDG in 1960, I worked with the great Jerry McGee, a veteran who spent 25 years there and became very popular with “Jerry’s Jumpin” Jukebox. Jerry was a daily staple among Redding… Continue Reading
California will kick off its 114th season of football at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, against Maryland at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. The contest will be televised nationally by ESPN2. The Golden Bears begin a promising 2009 campaign looking… Continue Reading
Looking for Louie, Part 5 of 6 For 6,783 miles Mei-lang and I have traced Trinity merchant Louie Chow’s homecoming route back to his native province of Canton, China (see previous installments). Now we have come to this massive banyan… Continue Reading
Blame it on Michelle, one of the knowledgeable volunteers at the Redding Public Library. I was looking for a particularly arcane section of the library and she passed me by pushing a cartload of books. I strode at her side… Continue Reading
When the cobalt waters of Lake Tahoe come into view through the mountains, I soak up the scenery and let memories flood my mind. Those memories include lots of lazy days at the beach with picnics and barbecues, childhood summers… Continue Reading
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