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
This is a recap. There are major spoilers here. As the episode opens, a telegram arrives for Edith. Molesly takes it upstairs, where everyone is having breakfast, and delivers it to her. She opens it and looks stricken. After breakfast,… Continue Reading
This is a recap. There are major spoilers here. A car arrives at Downton, delivering Lady Rosamund, who joins the others for tea. She’s come to talk to Edith, because Mary’s told her about her relationship with Marigold. Edith explains… Continue Reading
While not nearly as dramatic as Shakespeare, or as artful as the novelist John Steinbeck, for many, this is shaping up as the winter of our discontent. Snow skiing at longtime favorite ski parks on Mt. Shasta and Mt. Ashland… Continue Reading
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
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
This is a recap. There are major spoilers here. It’s been a few days, and Thomas is returning from his mystery trip. He arrives at luncheon and tells Carson that his father has turned a corner and is doing much… Continue Reading
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
Tuesday, January 27 Jimmy Limo performs at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363. In Chico, Shenanigan’s has an open mic beginning at 7 pm. Hosted by Brad Peterson. (530) 809-1088. In Chico, Madison Bear Garden’s open jam begins at 9 pm. (530) 891-1639. —– Wednesday, January 28… Continue Reading
On Saturday, February 14, Writers Forum presents a comprehensive six-hour seminar for published and pre-published authors. The event is designed to help writers focus on their potential readers and engage with them by establishing a platform. Award-winning thriller writer Simon Wood will… Continue Reading
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