Unbelievably, in a few days it will be seven years since I first came to this coastal Highland village. My “old life” back in the States almost seems like it belonged to someone else; here, in a place where families… Continue Reading
Today I talk with Joseph Domke of Ostrava, Czech Republic, where he’s lived for nine years with his delightful wife Marie and my three Ragdoll grandcats, Neffie, Apollo and the new cat, whose name I always forget. Joe’s my son… Continue Reading
Each man’s death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. John Donne I was about 10 years old when I first saw death. It was 1966 and I was in Sunday school at Bruen Chapel, a Methodist church in… Continue Reading
Another season of innovative storytelling is underway on three stages to the north, heralding the eighth decade of theatrical excellence at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). Shakespeare fans will enjoy excellent productions of the comedic “Much Ado About Nothing” (read… Continue Reading
This year’s performers include Grammy-Winning singer of Nickel Creek fame Sean Watkins, Profound folk master Jody Stecher (who influenced and collaborated with Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, David Bromberg..), Indian violin maestro and international treasure Kala Ramnath, award winning banjoist, historian,… Continue Reading
The drought balancing act continues on June 24 in Sacramento when the State Water Resources Control Board will hold a workshop on maintaining water temperatures in the Sacramento River on behalf of the winter-run Chinook Salmon. Thomas Howard, Executive Director… Continue Reading
With a surprising unanimous vote, the Redding City Council pulled the plug on a proposed rate restructuring that had been met with near-universal opposition. Rather than schedule an August public hearing on the proposal, as Redding Electric Utility had… Continue Reading
For many of his 14 years as Redding’s police chief, Bob Blankenship complained about the cramped, leaky and deteriorating condition of the police station on California Street. On Tuesday, he was smiling wide as he cut the ribbon and welcomed… Continue Reading
Why is it so hard to “get happy?” If there is one common trait that all humans share, it is the desire to feel good, not bad. We seek contentment, fulfillment, satisfaction and peace. For many of us, it is… Continue Reading
4-10 Summer ScheduleMonday, June 1st is the start of the 4-10 summer schedule. All Shasta College campuses will be closed on the following dates: June 5, 12, 19 and 26; July 3(HOLIDAY), 10, 17, 24 and 31. Regular schedules will resume… Continue Reading
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