Feb. 4 quote
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” – John Muir
Doni Chamberlain
“What matters is people: Be as much service to man as possible and try to understand them.” Al Weissberg
The most memorable Al Weissberg
I confess to taking deep breaths sometimes when I got a phone call at the newspaper from Al Weissberg. During my years at the paper I took enough of his calls to predict that he probably wanted to discuss one of four things: 1. I’d made a… Continue Reading
Moonset over Igo
Moonset over Igo. Have a great weekend
Locals appointed by Schwarzenegger
This published yesterday in the San Francisco Sentinal … Gary Nakamura, 57, of Redding , has been appointed to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. He has served on the board since 2007. Since 1985, he has served… Continue Reading
Jan. 31 thought for the day
“If you can’t get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you’d best teach it to dance.” George Bernard Shaw
Dancing in the comfort zone,
By Doni
Almost two years ago I got a call from Staci Bertagna of Plus One Mentors and the YMCA about a new summer fund-raiser, Dancing with the Stars. Would I care to participate, she asked. She said it would be really… Continue Reading
“A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” Phyllis Diller
Please drop names as we pick up advertisers
Since the inception of this “We” site e-village I’ve mentioned some of my favorite businesses in the context of columns and stories, often about food. I’m a big believer in sharing secrets about products and/or enterprises that have enriched and simplified my… Continue Reading
Recipe
Wedding Gift Brownies
Original article. [print] Wedding Gift Brownies 5 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 2 sticks unsalted butter 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/4 cups sifted flour… Continue Reading
