I was a bit of a hellion in high school. Shocking, right?! I was an outspoken, brash, mouthy, rebellious teen. I know, I haven’t changed a whole heckuva lot in the past 30 years. And my rebel streak got me… Continue Reading
When the kids were little, Karin instituted a family tradition, Twice around the Table. After dinner, you were required to remain seated, wait your turn, and then share three things. First, you told everyone the worst thing that had happened to you. You could gripe—briefly—about your… Continue Reading
In the four years that Mike Mojarro has been executive director of Living Hope Compassion Ministries, his philosophy about charitable giving has changed so drastically that he sometimes laughs when he thinks about the contrast between his first year and now. Continue Reading
Everyone knows Egypt. Even before the Revolution started in 2011, everyone I talked to about Egypt would almost immediately say “I have always wanted to go there”. There is something about Egypt that draws you in. It could be the… Continue Reading
“I would not have made it without art,” said Connie Murray, about a recent tumultuous period in her life. During the same time period, Murray said she was simultaneously fired after a 10-year career as the Clinical Program Manager for… Continue Reading
“Complete Circle,” an exhibition of recent work by Palul, a local master ceramic artist, will be showing at the North Valley Art League (NVAL) during the month of August. This exhibition features large classical forms exploring color, texture and symbolism… Continue Reading
Trinity County’s quickly growing arts organization, the Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival, will be continuing its expanded third season, with seven public concerts during the month of August. All performances are free and open to the public – no reservations required.… Continue Reading
As happens more often than you would think, Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting began with a heartwarming presentation. The Board adopted a resolution commending Sheriff’s Office Deputy K-9 Maximus, who is retiring after 11 years of service with his handler, Sergeant Pat… Continue Reading
Begonias are so cheerful – in the dead of winter indoors, in the height of summer outdoors. “I think I might like the yellow tuberous ones the best – they are common but so consistent and cheerful,” Sally Greenwood, Head… Continue Reading
In my work with my clients I constantly use metaphors. I do this on purpose. It is deliberative because it is effective. It is an essential part of the therapeutic process. It is about changing brains. When our brains change,… Continue Reading
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