A time for healing with help from a furry friend and a generous heart
When I opened this press release in between sips on my Mexican Dark coffee from First Street, it gave me pause for a few reasons: “Discovery News – A team of specially trained dogs just journeyed 800 miles to help grieving children and adults at funerals and other gatherings this week in Newtown, Conn.
GETTING OUT: Hiking the Sierra Azul
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve is big and rugged. From Los Gatos and Lexington Reservoir to the north down to Mt. Umunhum and beyond, this 17,400-acre preserve rides the crest of the Santa Cruz mountains that overlook San Jose and the entire south bay.
Reverse sneezing could be allergy, infection
Q: My friend told me that her labradoodle, Frank, has been diagnosed with “reverse sneezing.” I have never heard a dog sneeze. Is this really sneezing? What causes this?
Boxing: Schaefer continues to seek Guerrero-Mayweather fight
Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, said Thursday he is continuing to work toward securing a fight for Gilroy native and interim WBC welterweight champion Robert Guerrero against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Spice up holiday traditions
Traditions of Christmas can be hard to change. New traditions may face some resistance. I have been caught between the old and new before. With the easygoing nature of my family, anything new or different has been completely embraced as part of the celebration.
Heather and Hannah
Heather and Hannah are 7-year-old littermates who are sweet, vocal and love to be pet. They have been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since October and would love to find a forever home. If you are interested in adopting these or any other animals at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
Christians seek to live the Gospel at work
Our society is notably multi-ethnic, and along with that characteristic is the corollary of being very diverse in religion. Any sizeable workplace can have employees practicing a dozen different religions. This leads many Christians to downplay their own faith in an effort to avoid offending coworkers.
This is the match we strike in the darkness
If you need an antidote to the bad news being endlessly reported since last Friday’s horror of the shooting in Newtown, Conn., please keep reading. You just have to look to the incredible generosity and care being demonstrated this very moment in our own Gilroy community.
