Ornaments for a good cause
Since 1973 hairdressers Stan Sotello and Mark Shiplett have been decorating Robert Raymond Salon, which has been at 7465 Eigleberry St. for the past 17 years (it used to be across the street).
Their collection got bigger and bigger and floor space got smaller, so...
GETTING OUT: A little rain means nothing to a bunch of hikers
New Year's morning, I awoke to the tap, tap, tap of rain water
Plan to get your passport and a happy birthday to ‘Cakes’ Marie
It’s Wednesday morning as I write, and it’s my middle daughter’s birthday. Her nickname is perfect for the day. Cayla Marie’s “other” name is “Cakes.” I’m really not sure how all that worked out – my oldest, Shannon, is “Pie” and Mariah, the youngest, is “Root Beer.” Nobody else uses those nicknames, it’s a Dad’s special, and the why and how – who knows? So, Happy Birthday across the miles Cakes Marie, your proud Father loves you and wishes every happiness today and always.
‘The Snow Queen’: The dark side of serendipity
When Hans Christian Anderson wrote “The Snow Queen” in 1845, he could never have fathomed in his wildest imagination (and as we all know he had a wild imagination), that his story would become a steampunk musical. He never dreamed that in the never, never, once-upon-a-time land of future theatre there was a director named Rick Lombardo and an associate director named Kirsten Brandt who would supply songs and lyrics and a reworked story. A talented Haddon Kime adds music to create an enchanting (at times confusing) “Snow Queen” that tells a story of valor, loyalty and the triumph of love.
A long family line of wine and garlic lovers
Rapazzini Winery on U.S. 101 and Highway 25 is the embodiment of all that is sacred in Gilroy: wine, garlic and family ties.
