This Friday, the first of September, is a good time to talk about what’s up and what’s new at A News Cafe.com. If you’re here in the north state, I hope you’re reading this in a comfy place that’s air… Continue Reading
Sunday night my sister, friend and I went to the movies in Anderson to see “The Martian”. I liked the movie a lot … at least what I saw of it. What I DIDN’T like was the noise and disruption… Continue Reading
In the beginning, I rode a tricycle, my gateway bike. I grew into a confident, fearless bicyclist who rode my blue Schwinn all over downtown Redding. I rode on sidewalks. I rode in gutters. I rode through creeks and culverts.… Continue Reading
Bella Vista Farms Animal Sanctuary – May 3rd, 2014 from Alan Ernesto Phillips on Vimeo.
Single women’s conversations have changed since I was unmarried in my 30s. Back then, my single friends and I asked lots of questions as we discussed available guys. Is he cute? Is he romantic? Is he smart? Does he have… Continue Reading
I am not one of those people who’ll name-drop countries I’ve traveled, any more than I feel it’s good manners to speak openly about a party I attended, lest others weren’t there. Likewise, with travel, I’m keenly aware of what… Continue Reading
I can keep others’ secrets locked up tight. I will take some people’s personal information to my grave without a single spilled bean or escaped cat from even the fullest bag. But when it comes to my own secrets, I’m… Continue Reading
The historic town of Gas Point burned to the ground late Monday night on Lower Gas Point Road in north-west Cottonwood.
During its prime in the mid-1800s, Gas Point was a booming, bustling place. Gold mining was big business.
By Tuesday morning all that remained of Gas Point were ashes, small hunks, chunks and planks of charred metal and the surrounding giant oaks, some of which were felled because of smoldering upper branches.
If lah-dee-dah, mega-square-foot, marble-floored, professionally decorated McMansion home tours are the only kinds that turn your head – then Sunday’s 2nd Annual Cottage Tour is not for you. However, if you’re drawn to more modestly-sized abodes, ones furnished, built and decorated with creativity, ingenuity,… Continue Reading
I’ve never had a professional massage. When I admit this, especially to women friends, the typical response is a dropped-jawed, “You’re KIDDING!” Nope. Not. Kidding. Yes, the act of massage can knead sore muscles into submission. Yes, massages can be relaxing, healing and effective stress-reducers. So I’ve heard.… Continue Reading
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