Tough to get an ‘instant read’ on the sweeping city bond idea
Barbecuing a beef brisket – wonderful cuts available by the way at Rocca’s Market in San Martin – takes about 10-12 hours to do it right, so you’ve really got a lot invested in time and technique. That’s why I appreciated this line so much after smoking a brisket last weekend and then continuing to make what’s known as “burnt ends” – tasty chunks of beef bursting with flavor. Alton Brown, Food Network Star and author of multiple cookbooks, nailed it: “Bimetal coil thermometers are about as accurate as a sniper scope on a nerf gun.” So, if Dad likes to BBQ, a good instant read thermometer would be a great gift …
Five words essential to understanding teens
I am always in awe of people who speak more than one language. Frankly, mastering English was a bit of a stretch for me (and yes, using the word “master” to describe my language skills is also a bit of a stretch). In high school, I spent three years in Spanish class. Three. Miserable. Years. That is time I can never, ever get back. And yet, after all that torture, the spanglish menu at Taco Bell can still be bewildering.
Be aware of the risks of not investing
You’ve no doubt heard about the risks associated with investing. This investment carries this type of risk, while that investment carries another one. And it is certainly true that all investments do involve some form of risk. But what about not investing? Isn’t there some risk associated with that, too?
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.
Youth Football: GHS hosts No-Nonsense camp
The Gilroy High School football program is hosting their 4th Annual No-Nonsense Youth Camp.
Use a little finesse to win at bridge
Let us explore the art of the finesse. No, I am not talking about social grace, but rather, finesse is a specific technique for creating a situation where a lower-ranked card can become a winner.
Morgan Hill church celebrates Father’s Day
It may be a fact, or it may be merely a stereotype, but it does seem that American men enjoy attending car shows and eating meat grilled over a barbecue. Recognizing this, Morgan Hill Community Christian (305 W. Main Ave.) will host a Father's Day celebration combining both of these popular elements.
Get control of that pesky mouse
Ever feel like your computer mouse has run amok? You can control many features of your mouse, whether it's a standard mouse or a fancy, ergonomic model.
The time is right for cooking your goose
“What would you think,” I remarked to my spouse the other day, apropos of nothing, “about us becoming vegetarians?”

















