 Each summer we valley dwellers prepare ourselves for the brutal fierceness of the summer sun and the dry, unforgiving air. We know to hydrate ourselves throughout the day to replenish the moisture we lose and keep our bodies cool.… Continue Reading
Looking for Louie, Part 1 of 6 Now that our Governator has sentenced just about all of California’s State Historic Parks to the budget axe (see sidebar Running Out of Joss), you North State history buffs might do well to… Continue Reading
Hi, friends, We spent two wonderful weeks in Sydney, Australia. Some observations: Aussie wine is 4x more expensive than the US. The popular wines we drink, e.g. Lindemann’s, Rosemont, Yellowtail, aren’t as popular as the smaller boutique wines, which they… Continue Reading
Part 1 Very few people in the public arena seem willing and able (it is hard to tell which) to engage in an honest, responsible debate about the pros and cons of publicly funded health care in America. The conversation… Continue Reading
Last time we broke into the topic of wills vs. trusts. The last section focused on the former, this section will feature the latter. A living trust insures that your assets (home, bank account, stocks and other assets) are safe… Continue Reading
Margrid and I recently went to visit her families and to see more of her country of Germany. It turned out to be a perfect trip. If you haven’t read the book “The Green Helmet,” I recommend it. It’s about… Continue Reading
By Joel Stratte-McClure Sometimes I run into trouble during my trek around the Mediterranean Sea. After walking 34 kilometers from Salerno towards Agropoli (Italy) recently, I decided to get off the sandy beach and saunter through a dense seaside pine… Continue Reading
You can’t pick up a newspaper or click a mouse without being reminded that our country is experiencing difficult economic times. Record high unemployment rates and a weakening economy have forced hard-working families to stretch their resources to the limit,… Continue Reading
When my mom told me a few weeks ago that her best friend, Debbi, has breast cancer, I was shocked. This is Debbi, my mom’s high school buddy, the woman who makes the drive from Sacramento to Chico every few… Continue Reading
What a great way to spend a Tuesday! HawkMan Studios was invited to participate in the Forever Families – Kids’ Imagination Day, organized by Lilliput Children’s Services in cooperation with Shasta County Adoptions. Imagination Day is an opportunity for children… Continue Reading
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