Universal designs for the home
Designs, style, materials and colors have evolved through the years. I remember mustard yellow appliances, Formica counters, narrow hallways and the dark wood casings of homes built in the ’50s and ’60s. Most of us felt modern as we painted the wood trim white, brought in red and orange shag carpets, added acoustic ceilings and rain lamps into our space. The ’70s ushered in earthtones complimented with grass paper on our walls.
Help find Calli
Calli is approximately 7 or 8 years old, white with a dark calico patchwork pattern. She is about 15 pounds and went missing Dec. 7. She was wearing a collar of maroon fabric with a tag. If you’ve seen her, call Caron Wolff at (408) 661-6929.
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Yes, Virginia, there was an editorial about the credibility of Santa Claus, appearing more than 100 years ago in The New York Sun. It was written by Francis Pharcellus Church, an assistant to the paper’s editor.
Memories are the ornaments on my Christmas tree
The other day I was admiring, er … critically assessing my Christmas tree and its many ornaments. Ever notice a trend in ornaments? Back in the ’50s there were bubble lights and fragile but brightly colored glass retro ornaments – although in the ’50s you wouldn’t exactly refer to them as “retro.” But we can trace the trends of the decades just by looking at our Christmas trees.
Eve needs a home
Eve is still hoping to find her forever home. She is a sweet cat, but would probably be best as an only cat in a home.
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.




















