Reflections on a national tragedy: 9/11 recalled
"Mark, this is your mom ..." So began the voicemail message left on Sept. 11, 2001, by Alice Hoagland of Los Gatos for her son, Mark Bingham, who was at that moment aboard hijacked United Flight 93. It was a message her son never heard. He and several of his fellow passengers were gathering together a plan to overtake the hijackers and prevent what would have inevitably been further tragedy if the terrorist hijackers were left to strike their intended target – most probably the White House or U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.
Support groups provide caring therapy
Rather than trying to cope with Silicon Valley's fast-paced, stressful life alone, some people take advantage of the support offered through counseling or therapy. Sometimes support groups can be helpful – they provide awareness or consciousness, followed by education, growth and acceptance that help in the healing process. Such groups addressing many areas of need are available in South Valley. The Morgan Hill United Methodist Church (17175 Monterey St.) hosts several (free or with sliding-scale fees) that are focused on common, everyday trials and tribulations.
Four paws, two feet, one team: Nonprofit group provides service dogs, training to veterans with disabilities
The slogan of Operation Freedom Paws—”Four paws, two feet, one team”—rings true for veteran Chris Ramirez, a local Marine Corps sergeant who is now currently suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The nonprofit organization matched him with his service dog, Bobby, last June and provided training support
Visit downtown businesses on Black Friday
As we face Black Friday, that notorious day after Thanksgiving
Kauai home to ‘healing place of the spirit’
The Hawaiian island of Kauai is famous for its beauty and many
