Sharks rally for shootout win over Avalanche, 5-4
SAN JOSE – San Jose forced overtime with a goal in the closing seconds, then produced a 2-0 win in the shootout to finish the pre-Christmas portion of the schedule, outlasting the visiting Colorado Avalanche 5-4.
GETTING OUT: Sandhill cranes can turn you into a bird-watcher
Bird-watchers are dedicated. They compile life lists of species
Getting Out: Finding solace in the beauty of nature
Tuesday morning, I heard news of the tragic and unbearable loss
A Couple of Comments on the Men’s Marathon at the Olympics
Ryan Hall should get a new coach. With all due respect to Ryan (after all who am I to advise someone like Ryan Hall?) but self coaching doesn't seem to be working too well. It reminds me of the old saying about someone who represents themselves in court: namely he has a fool for a client.
Saint Mary’s gets the chance to dance
Ronald Gallagher slid through the packed doorway of the Soda
Very Viognier
On a crisp, sun-laden day, I paid a visit to Sycamore Creek Vineyards, newly owned by Frank Leal of Leal Vineyards. The driveway was lined with Manzanillo olive trees whose ancient, gnarled trunks belied their recent plantings. The olive trees, strung with twinkling lights for evening magic, along with the lovely working women in the tasting room and the very solid wines—all trademarks of Frank Leal’s success in the business.

















