Area youth rise early to study their faith
Anyone familiar with teenagers knows they seem to follow a different clock than adults, preferring to sleep later in the morning and stay up later at night. In fact, some school systems have recognized this by delaying the start of the school day past the normal 8 a.m. Thus, I was surprised to find a classroom full of Gilroy teens voluntarily meeting at 5:55 a.m. on a Monday morning to study religion – and they do this on a daily basis throughout the school year.
Coming Friday: The Flavor Chronicle
Mitch L. Mariani II – a self-taught amateur chef – is back with his new food column, The Flavor Chronicle. See his first column, with a recipe for Roasted Chicken Amogio, in Friday's newspaper.
Events announce the coming of Christmas
Historically, Christmas Day was preceded by a month-long season called “Advent.” This was a penitential time, a period of solemn preparation for remembering the birth of Christ and his promise to return to earth.
Get your golashes, it’s going to rain
South County residents, prepare to take shelter from the severe bouts of rain that will be hitting the region starting Tuesday night.
BOXING: Guerrero outlasts Berto to retain title
Robert Guerrero silenced whatever critics remained Saturday night.
Internet is useful, but don’t rely on it completely
Q: Why are all the homes I find on the Internet already sold?
Holiday season reminds us to reflect, remember
I love this time of year, when the weather begins to cool and I can haul out my coat from the deep recesses of the closet. Aside from it being the holiday season, the spattering of rain and blustery winds never fail to make me reflect on and remember moments that have blessed my life.
