“When you know better, you do better.” Maya Angelou
Doni Chamberlain
There’s something about Mary
State-of-anything luncheons have a lot in common, whether hosted by Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake or Shasta County: Pomp and circumstance, hand-shaking and back-slapping. Public recognition of prominent folks, slide shows and speeches. Finally, lunch that typically consists of an entree… Continue Reading
A free press can of course be good or bad, but, most certainly, without freedom it will never be anything but bad. Albert Camus
A phat, pink kaleidoscope of questions
Exactly one week ago I sat in a Shasta County Superior family law courtroom. I was there to await word about a potential ruling regarding Record Searchlight reporter Christy Lochrie’s restraining order against Beth Norby, citizen and environmental consultant. No… Continue Reading
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Â Albert Schweitzer
1 dozen January days bring big numbers
I’ve never been much of a numbers gal, but even I’m stunned and amazed at the stats your participation and visits have brought Food for Thought. For a little perspective, since Food for Thought’s November birth, you’ve left more than 1,100 comments on more than 90 posts… Continue Reading
So long, Mr. Houser
I met Mike Houser many years ago when I wrote a column about how someone stole his huge bronze bear statue from in front of his French Gulch home. He was heartbroken, because his wife Marjorie, who’d died a few… Continue Reading
Shasta College spring semester classes begin Monday, January 14.
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” – Robert F. Kennedy
A growing baby is a needy baby
Food for Thought is a little more than two months old, and like any new baby, it requires constant attention, feeding, changing and holding, all of which takes time. Lots of it. FFT is a wonderful, happy, interesting and entertaining baby. I fall more in… Continue Reading
