The Small Voice
I used to ignore it, but the older I get, the more I listen to it. While I had heard it before, I remember this particular event so vividly, I’ll speak of it here as if it were the first time. Park… Continue Reading
Shasta County CA
Dunsmuir Brewery Works Crawdad Fest this Saturday
Join Dunsmuir Brewery Works with their Crawdad Fest with an emphasis on Cajun and Creole cuisine this Saturday from 1 PM to 9 PM. Featuring crawdad or crayfish fixed several ways, in addition to the traditional boiled, with Cajun spices… Continue Reading
Or So it Seems … Play By The Rules
Grandma was always packin,’ and rarin’ to go. She carried her own dice, and could, on occasion, shoot them straight and true. But usually they took an odd bounce. ‘Bama couldn’t help it. It was her ‘Yahtzee elbow.’ “Hey, ‘Bama,… Continue Reading
Writers Forum Presentation with Robb Lightfoot
College speech instructor Robb Lightfoot shares his expertise on the entire process of promotion. Tailored for writers, Lightfoot’s presentation will cover the traditional speaking situation with 30 or more people in the room, and he’ll also offer advice on how to… Continue Reading
Or So it Seems … The SMV – Stupid Minivan
“You are what you repeatedly drive.” ~ Aristotle “You don’t have to do this,” Karin said. She held her keys out, and I gave her mine. “It’s my turn, I guess.” “OK, but I know you don’t like my van.”… Continue Reading
Or So it Seems … The World’s Worst Movie
Darkness. Disgust. Dyspepsia. And we’re only 10 minutes into Pokémon. I’m trapped in Movies 8, feet stuck to the floor, watching. My three kids giggle. I groan. Next door, my wife, Karin, and our oldest daughter are watching Bruce Willis… Continue Reading
Or So it Seems … What The Tooth Fairy Won’t Tell You
When I was a child, the dentist’s office was a strange place that poked you with needles, said “everything will be OK,” and then filled your head full of shrapnel that we now know causes global warming. You weren’t worried… Continue Reading
Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board Invites Applicants
The Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board (MHADAB) is recruiting for new members. The MHADAB provides oversight of the local mental health system and alcohol and drug programs, and is composed of community members, individuals with mental illness, family… Continue Reading
Or So it Seems … Yard Care For The Horticulturally Impaired
I’ve been asked to share a few tips on yard care to be included in the upcoming eBook, “101 Things Totally Inept People Do To Screw Up Their Lawns.” I was glad to contribute since I’m an expert in this… Continue Reading
Or So it Seems … Going Batty
Rebecca saw it first, clinging on the wall. “Eeeuuuuwwww. Is it a bat?” She pointed to an object that looked like a wad of chewing gum covered with fur. I squinted, and stepped forward for a better view. We both… Continue Reading
