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Just Sayin’ – Define Talent: Inborn or Learned?

A couple of years ago, anewscafe.com published a piece I wrote about talent. In that piece I was exploring the world of talented writers. I still stand in awe of a person who can write to a deadline. Every day,… Continue Reading

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Downton Abbey Season Six, Episode Four: The Art of Avoiding Disaster

It is breakfast at Downton, and Tom is filling in Mary and Robert on his decision to return. There was nothing wrong with Boston, per se, but he just didn’t feel like her belonged there. Everyone wants to know what… Continue Reading

Turtle Bay Exploration Park to begin new opportunity for educators!

Turtle Bay Exploration Park, in collaboration with Future Development Group, LLC, is launching North State Maker Educator Meetups: a new forum for educators to learn about the maker movement. Maker Educator Meetups (MEMs) are an opportunity to meet with like-minded… Continue Reading

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John Harper, Shasta College Art Teacher: O’ St. Gallery Will Feature Students’ Work

As curator of  O’ Street Gallery, I am pleased to speak with John Harper. He’s largely responsible for initiating the Shasta College Art Department Student Exhibit at O’ Street Gallery. The student exhibit runs from Jan. 18 to March 18. … Continue Reading

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Jefferson State Is Getting Wired

Say what you will about the State of Jefferson—and please do in the comments section below—the quixotic political movement seeking to carve out a 51st state from northern California and southern Oregon gets at least one thing right: City slickers… Continue Reading

Shasta College Student Art Show at O’ Street Gallery

The Shasta College Art Department and the O’ Street Gallery in downtown Redding have come together to form a special exhibition of art works by the Shasta College Art Students, January 18 – March 18, 2016. The Shasta College Art Department… Continue Reading

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Downton Abbey Season Six, Episode Three: Flowers, Frocks, and Misunderstandings

It’s a couple of days before Carson and Hughes’ wedding, and Hughes and Patmore are discussing plans. Hughes is frustrated because she wants a full on wedding breakfast, but Carson wants to do what the family would do, which is… Continue Reading

U.S. Bank Foundation awards grant to Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is proud to announce an operating grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation in support of exhibitions, educational programs and activities throughout the Park. The cornerstones of Turtle Bay’s vision are education, cultural engagement, and economic growth.… Continue Reading