It’s as if I was called up to the big show
Hello, everyone. I am the new guy. Allow me to introduce myself.
A perfect Valentine’s treat: Homemade truffles
For many, Valentine's Day means purchasing candy for your loved ones. Many years ago, candy was made in the home. I have an appreciation for this largely lost home art, which I hope this week can have a resurrection with recipes for chocolate truffles.
Cars: Not worth the trouble sometimes
If you were driving along southbound U.S. 101 around Gilroy last week, you may have passed me. I was in the small, red SUV—not the one speeding by you, but the one stopped along the side of the highway with its emergency flashers blinking.
Grownups rediscover coloring
WHEN YOU THINK of mimosas, you probably think of breakfast, but at Morgan Hill bookstore they have paired mimosas with coloring books. No, minors aren’t drinking; adult coloring books are a new trend.
Events celebrate ‘Christmas spirit’
The holiday shopping season has certainly begun, judging from the decorations seen in local stores and the sales being advertised. However, this is not the “Christmas season” itself because, according to the traditional Christian calendar, that begins on Dec. 25 and continues through Jan. 5 (the famous “12 Days of Christmas”).
Roman Catholics celebrate World Day of the Sick
In 1992, Pope John Paul II instituted a new feast day for Roman
TERAJI: Migrant Toy Drive a ‘heartwarming’ experience
The shy smiles of anticipation, the joyous laughter, the aroma of tamales, the sound of Santa ringing his bell as he arrives, the excitement in the air: This is what makes Christmas for me here in Gilroy.
