Mom’s New Orleans shrimp stew
Eleven days are left of the carnival season and Mardi Gras is quickly approaching. Although much of the religious importance of Mardi Gras has given way to secular celebration, the spirit of the season is alive and well. This week, I share the personal importance of this holiday and a family recipe to celebrate with.
St. Patrick’s Day Facts and Irish Trivia
- The first St. Patrick's day parade ever took place on March
Be thankful for having good neighbors
Fred Rogers has been an enduring presence in American homes for
Combing through the Council candidates
As I thought about the upcoming Council race, I first tried to
‘FIP’ is deadly; dog’s droopy face explained
We recently had our stray kitty put to sleep. The vet said she
Buy a book, and give the gift of reading
In his poetry, Vision Literacy student Ruben Dozal Jr. tells
Thornton, Boyle selected to play in All-Star Game
The National Hockey League announced today that San Jose Sharks
Daddy’s in charge
Everywhere he went, people kept asking Andrew Brinton, 38, of Gilroy, the same question: ‘So, when are you going back to work?’
Brand new year, same old challenges?
Here we are, first week of January, clouds of holiday tissue finally swept from beneath our feet. A Christmas ornament, dropping from a dehydrated branch, plops on the rug, rolls hollowly onto the hearth. New Year's resolutions tap us on the shoulder, reminding us of our newly-minted vows. Get organized. Drop those Christmas pounds. Bring the budget back into check.

















