If 2008 went by as quickly for you as it did for me, you didn’t have time to work on or complete many genealogical projects. Let’s hope 2009 will give each of us more time to spend on this fascinating… Continue Reading
Dear J: Say you’re at a party, and you’re deep in a conversation with someone. Suddenly another person walks up and stands there, obviously wanting to start a new conversation. You like both people. What’s the most polite, considerate way… Continue Reading
Dear J: I usually love the holidays, but not this year. I’m the main breadwinner, and I lost my job recently. I know many others who’ve also lost their jobs, or homes, and/or are trying to get by on less… Continue Reading
I was dead, to begin with. Dead tired after the train ride from Paris to London. The ride through the Chunnel was longer than usual due to tunnel repairs after an accident in September. My cab ride through the busy… Continue Reading
Jim Mark writes to share his photo essay of the recent Shasta Dam Builders Christmas Tree Ceremony — a decorating party — in the city of Shasta Lake. This event is the oldest Christmas tradition in the City of Shasta… Continue Reading
By Jill Tydor Life can be hard to articulate. There was no real transition period that I can remember between the filterless state of childhood, where thoughts took a direct route from brain to mouth – to my now. Now,… Continue Reading
Dear J, My youngest son, Doug, who is just turning 16, is hounding me about getting his license and buying a car because his older brother got one at this age and we helped him. The problem is that his… Continue Reading
I don’t like to be negative. I don’t like to create anxiety or frustration. So it should come as no surprise that these days I have trouble bringing myself to write about real estate. I absolutely love being a real… Continue Reading
Jim Mark wants to share his event photos of the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Downtown Redding that took place Dec. 6. (I was there and it was great! But I don’t take photos at night very well. It’s so… Continue Reading
Last weekend I had the good fortune and great pleasure to attend the wonderful show “A Cascade Christmas.” Having been in the music field as an avocation for 50 years, I can report that this was one of the best… Continue Reading
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