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Just Sayin’: The Fine Art of Procrastination

Ah, the fine art of procrastination. It is an art, you know. And there are rules; very important ones. Admittedly, the rules and the art are usually only known to the perpetrator. How do I know all this? Because I,… Continue Reading

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Redding Attorney Pat Wallace Remembered for Humor, Love of Family and Friends

Patrick “Pat” Earl Wallace, whose life was sadly cut short on Feb. 3, 2015, due to complications from Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, faithful friend, dedicated attorney, a San Francisco Giants fan and the… Continue Reading

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Redding Utility Oversight Committee Disbanded During a Tea Party Dustup

Redding City Council’s two newest members stuck to their guns Tuesday and joined the majority in a 4-1 vote to disband an advisory commission that had become a rallying cry for a small but boisterous crowd of Tea Party conservatives.… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: February 2 – February 8

Monday, February 2 Open mic at Simon LeGree’s Roadhouse in Hawkins Bar (about 75 miles west of Redding on Highway 299) starts at 8 pm, hosted by Jimi Jeff. (530) 629-3899. In Chico, The Maltese has an open mic beginning at 9 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 343-4915. Garrison Keillor… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Mozart vs. McCartney

I was on stage the other night doing my thang before Rain (which is more of a Beatles full immersion experience than a tribute band). I made a joke about how I was pretty familiar with music from the 50’s… Continue Reading

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Company’s Coming: Airbnb

Sharing is usually a good thing, and Airbnb is no exception. Airbnb was launched just four years ago, based upon the idea of earning extra income by having guests pay to stay in a private citizen’s home. I’d only just… Continue Reading

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Homemade Granola: Eat a Better Breakfast …

My mother – who was not kitchen-friendly – never prepared such delightful breakfast treats as pancakes, waffles or French toast. Even so, she was ahead of her time when it came to making healthy, simple breakfasts. She served things like… Continue Reading

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Matt’s Chats with Shelley Ridgley: The Low Down from the Woman Down Under

Meet my friend Shelley Ridgley, tucked away Down Under in Australia.  I like to think of her as my Friend From the Future because she’s in a time zone 18 hours ahead of me, which means just as I’m starting… Continue Reading