This “Call the Midwife” episode was Season 4’s finale, and it featured the best and worst of life and love. Violet and Fred are on their way to Nonnatus House for an engagement celebration. Violet is nervous because she brought… Continue Reading
“One can be conscious of the limits of everything except one’s own consciousness.” Steven Hayes It’s a toss-up which I love more – therapy or teaching – but what I love the most about each of them are the people… Continue Reading
On May 14, 1945, Redding had a population of 7,000 and Redding Memorial Hospital opened their doors with 44 beds, 10 doctors, 12 RN’s and 12 aides. Every room had air conditioning and state-of-the-art air sterilization lamps in the nursery.… Continue Reading
Wednesday, May 13 Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m. Hosted by Mark McAbee. All ages. (530) 247-7200. In Paradise, the “Open Mikefull” group hosts an open mic at the Paradise Grange. Signups at 6:45 p.m. All ages. Admission $2. 5704 Chapel Drive in… Continue Reading
It’s a busy night at the Maternity Home, all the beds are full. One of the mothers is Shirley Dent, who runs into her old friend, Marion Smith, who’s also ready to give birth. Shirley is excited to see Marion,… Continue Reading
American policing is at a crossroads. The recent death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray while in the custody of the Baltimore Police Department was just the latest in a long series of officer involved killings that have focused the public’s attention… Continue Reading
When I was about to move to Scotland someone asked innocently, “Are you going to have to learn to speak Scottish?” I blinked a bit at that, and the next question was, “Did I just say something really dumb?” We… Continue Reading
Join me in welcoming Maestro Peter Jaffe, the last in the series of conductors vying for the North State Symphony music director position following the departure of Kyle Pickett, former North State Symphony conductor. First, some background: Jaffe has served as… Continue Reading
Sister Mary Cynthia studies her bible, and the gets ready for the day, putting on her habit. In the hallway, she runs into Sister Julienne, who helps her arrange her wimple. Sister Julienne then goes to wake up Sister Monica… Continue Reading
The death knell has sounded for the downtown Redding Business Improvement District, following a 4-1 vote by the Redding City Council on Tuesday to disband it. Members of the soon-to-be-idle Downtown Redding Business Association—the merchants who have been administering the… Continue Reading
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