This season, give the gift of time to the elderly
With each passing year, I realize that making memories is more
Grilled Meat and Zesty Sauce Make for Some Great BBQ
According to my husband, there are 21 recipes for barbecue in West Frankfort, Ill. At least, that was the case 25 years ago, when he and his pal, "Dutch" Holland, ate their way through all of them in three days.
Animal ambassadors get a second chance
To be free or not to be free, that is the quandary. For those
‘Love Letters’: Delicate, bittersweet moments
“Love Letters” is a gentle delight with two people on stage reading letters to each other from the time they are children at a birthday party, continuing through their lives with a bond that brings closeness. The A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated, emotional, humorous and touching play draws profound feelings from the audience.
Students support reforestation in Africa
Lent is the great Christian period of preparation for Easter. Observed in many different ways, the tradition at St. Mary Catholic School in Gilroy is to involve students in a service project, a chance to reach beyond themselves to help someone else.
A rainy weather comfort food
I can shout with great joy, "We have rain!" It is fantastic news because it will help the drought. Almost as important, there are a few foods that seem better when it rains. Of course, rainy comfort foods take many forms. This week, I feature one of my all time favorites: French onion soup.
First aid for pets
When a friend or significant other gets hurt we generally have a good idea of how to take care of them, but what do you do when your pet is in an accident? Unfortunately, most pet owners do not prepare themselves for these tragic incidents until it is too late.
Football: Barnstormers to host Military Appreciation opener
The Central Coast Barnstormers semi-pro football team will open the season against the South Bay Stallions at 3 p.m. March 16 at Gilroy High.
Don’t leave dogs in parked cars
Peg and I had a great time at the taste of Morgan Hill. Thanks to so many of you that stopped to talk cars and pets with me at the car show. Yes, that was our 1956 VW truck that was there Saturday. We had so much fun with everyone and we’re already looking forward to the next “Taste.” Maybe we’ll see you there next year. Now let’s get down to business.
Sidewalk tree roots … a ‘joke’ that’s no joke at all
I found an interesting tagline from the 2001 movie The Sidewalks

















