It’s remarkable how the Big Wheels of life just keep on turning
Since the three Derry daughters are older, and have been “all growed up” for a while, I’d forgotten. But it all came rushing back to me the other morning when, after I headed for the tool box, I recalled a Christmas Eve in high school when I became the hero of the day for a cute high school friend, Colleen, who baked me brownies and sang my praises for weeks.
Dressing with all the taste, fewer calories
Happy New Year! Before I begin this week's column, I advise you to purchase a pork butt roast. They are usually on sale right now for under $2 per pound. Get one, wrap it tight and freeze it. It will be featured in my Mardi Gras article for Pulled Pork Poor Boys.
A look at routine vaccinations for felines
Q: Our cat, Princess, is 17 years old and for the past three years has never gone outside. Our veterinarian sent us a reminder that she needs vaccination boosters. Is it really all that necessary for her to get these shots, considering her age and living conditions?
GETTING OUT: Discovering a Harvey Bear Ranch gem
I found a gem. There it was in plain sight, a new trail but far enough out of the way that I only recently stumbled upon it.
GETTING OUT: New Year’s hike a success
Past New Year’s morning hikes have drawn about 30 hikers. Imagine my surprise and delight when the Mendoza Ranch at Harvey Bear Ranch parking lot filled to the brim and all of you stepped out to walk the Mummy Mountain Trail.
Boxing: WBC votes Guerrero-Berto Fight of the Year
The WBC board of governors announced Thursday it voted Gilroy native Robert Guerrero’s bout against Andre Berto as its Fight of the Year.
Local church hosts Jews for Jesus presentation
Jesus of Nazareth was a Jew, as were his parents and all his disciples. The earliest version of The New Testament says that when gentiles (non-Jewish people) were allowed to join the church without following Jewish rituals and laws, it was a watershed moment for the new faith.
