Feeling sorry for the poor, pitiful day of thanks
This is the story of poor, neglected Thanksgiving. You remember Thanksgiving, right? It's the holiday that comes between Halloween and Christmas. There's turkey. And pumpkin pie. And your Aunt Helen sticking olives on all of her fingers even though she's a 107, if she's a day and far too old to be doing that. (Please don't get me wrong - when I'm 107, I'm so going to act like Aunt Helen, because she rocks.)
Learning new words causes major shift in world view
A week or so ago I learned something earth shattering. To be honest with you, I'm not even sure I should write about it - because, well it could alter the very foundation of humankind. By revealing this horrifying truth, many of us (and by that I mean me) will question everything we have ever learned. And what is this potentially catastrophic truth that will shake you to your core?
Easter occurs everywhere this year
Despite the major commercial emphasis placed on observing
U.S. women win Olympic soccer opener, rallying past France, 4-2
GLASGOW, Scotland – Falling behind by two goals after just 14 minutes wasn't exactly the script Alex Morgan had written for her Olympic soccer debut. But it's the one she found herself acting out Wednesday
Hot, sweet and salty
When Paramvir Dhillon and his wife, Dolores came across a vacant ice cream shop in a shopping center off Dunne and Monterey in Morgan Hill last summer, they knew they had found the perfect location for their ice cream and treat shop.
Simple Decorations Can Make a Frightfully Fun House
Let's face it: Halloween is exponentially more fun if you get
St. Mary School hosts February Open Houses
GILROY - St. Mary School will host open houses on February 12 and February 26 from 10:45-11:45 a.m.Prospective parents will tour the school and learn about school policies and procedures, and find out about the Registration process and screening. Family members and children are welcome to attend.Applications for Kindergarten through Eighth grade are available now at the School Office, 7900 Church St., Gilroy. Kindergarten applications are due now. The deadline for applications for First through Eighth grades is February 24. For more information, contact Emily Morris, St. Mary School Admissions Director, at (408) 842-2827 or visit www.stmarygilroy.org.Â
Stay-at-home vs. working outside the home
Parents who worry they are forever damaging their children by














