Facing the winter season of our lives
My neighbor Nelson Gabbard is now in the midst of the winter of
Healdsburg: An inviting place to relax
Planning a getaway to Monterey or San Francisco? Think Sonoma Coast and the Russian River region for a serendipitous adventure into relaxation, beauty and great food and wine just a few hours and a gas tank away.
NBA: Warriors hire Mark Jackson
The Golden State Warriors announced the hiring of ESPN analyst
Observances planned for International Day of Peace
The focus currently in the news seems to be on war and violence. A civil war in Syria during which the Syrian government used poison gas against its own citizens has brought the United States to the brink of entering that conflict.
A fitting conclusion to Garlic Festival
What better way to end the Gilroy Garlic Festival weekend than with an outdoor concert attended by many Garlic Festival volunteers? After the closing of the festival on Sunday, many supporters of the arts joined together to hear Denis Liddy from County Clare, Ireland, as he entertained guests with his traditional fiddle music and storytelling wit.
Adding a little rice to pup’s food is fine
Recently our puppy, Rex, ate some garbage and got sick. The vet
Locals Will Crew at Badwater
The Badwater Ultramarathon, for those of you who don't know, is one of the world's toughest races. It starts at Furnace Creek (elevation -280 feet) in Death Valley and finishes 135 miles away at the Mt. Whitney Portal at an elevation of 8,300 feet.
Beagle and Schnitzel: They’re here to save the day
Beagle and Schnitzel; two little brown rescues that run our lives. We rescued Beagle from a shelter in Santa Cruz five years ago and nursed him through Parvo. A 12-pound little dachshund/Chihuahua mix originally named Wasabi, which we changed due to our love for the breed of beagle. He is quite regal, like an eagle, our Beagle. We loved him so much, he was the ring bearer at our wedding.

















