Where Would You Go for Summer Camp?
Suppose you had the opportunity to design your own Fantasy Adult
Every Body’s Beautiful essay contest
Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) announces its fifth annual Every Body’s Beautiful essay contest for middle and high school students in Silicon Valley. Sixth- through 12th-grade students are invited to share about the meaning of beauty and to answer questions about how the media and society can affect self-esteem and body image. Essays accepted through Friday, March 14. Details: www.edrcsv.org or call (408) 356-1212.
Simple way to let soldiers overseas know we care
It’s about 2,263 miles from Gilroy to Nashville, TN. That seems like another universe when you get a call from your daughter who’s in college telling you she’s been hit by a drunk driver in a car accident. Cayla’s OK, fortunately, getting over the sore and scary parts, the sirens, the ambulance and the late-night visit to the hospital. They arrested the guy on the spot. The officers told him to take his cowboy boots off before walking the line, he staggered around, fell, tossed the boots and failed, Cayla said. She had been studying for a pediatrics nursing test at a coffee shop and headed home when he smashed into her. Hug your kids, call them, tell them you love them and try to remember that life can change in an instant.
Now is the time for fresh favas
You may have noticed something quite peculiar in the produce section and farmers market these last few weeks. What appear to be “pumped up” string beans are in fact fava beans. Many cultures around the world, including Italians, consume fava beans. In this week's column, I look to my Sicilian heritage for some fava bean inspiration in the form of my Grandma Virginia’s unique preparation for this vegetable.


















