Fifty or more locals gathered in our town’s pizza parlor after a recent burglary. Their mood was somber. I arrived late and stood near the rear of the crowd. I couldn’t see their faces. But from the tone of their… Continue Reading
“Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” Joe Friday, Dragnet Road trips are a great way to see new sights, visit old friends… and break rules you’ve never heard of. Here are three true-crime stories describing how you, too, can… Continue Reading
A young friend of mine has been through two bouts of cancer. One day she revealed how discouraging it is that even smart, educated people are continually warning her off one food or drink or another, or telling her what… Continue Reading
Growing into my teen age years with cerebral palsy was hard. I was stuck in a damn wheelchair, and I couldn’t have conversations like everybody else because I was so hard for most people to understand. My family could understand… Continue Reading
Trying to conquer your 2014 to do list? If you’re a smoker, make this the time to quit, and get ahead of the game for 2014 with a healthier you. Mercy is offering a nine session Quit for Good Class… Continue Reading
“Vacation: A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation.” Freedictionary.com Travel Journal Entry – Monday, January 6th Sensible people use winter break to escape their homes and visit a balmy tropical paradise. Not us. Presently, we’re stuck in… Continue Reading
Long, long ago, in a space of time after dirt was discovered but before Interstate 5, there were only two-lane roads. Incredible, yes, yet it’s true. Femme de Joie saw it with her own two eyes. She traveled those roads… Continue Reading
If you entered Mom’s kitchen, you’d see it on the fridge. The List. It was long. It was yellow. It was required reading, and it contained Mom’s marching orders for the day. Some folks wait until New Year’s to craft… Continue Reading
Nestled between two major forces of local development, the Shasta Land Trust’s newest conservation easement shows the clear need and benefit for conserving natural open space. Bounded on three sides by subdivisions and Bethel Church, the Lillian Nelson Nature Preserve… Continue Reading
•How do you want to be perceived as you gently age?… •We exercise, tan, bleach, plug, lift, lipo, crown, laser and stuff. •Some of us are seeking beauty or youth… •A friend said she strives to be tidy…I LOVE that.… Continue Reading
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