Juan Bautista de Anza Scouted Development of Bay Area
You've seen the signs along the highways and backroads of South
It’s ‘wize’ to visit Gilroy’s newest bookseller
A funny thing happened on the way to the new bookstore: I
Just a few more shipping days ’til Christmas
Attention, readers: Are you setting a new place at the dinner
‘The North Pool’: Mental calisthenics at its best
A lesson in mental calisthenics meticulously directed by
Toffey and Posey: ‘Doggie Luv’
Toffey and Posey, half brother and sister, are my two very best furry friends! As the owner and mother of two doggie kids, I love both my schnoodles (schnauzer/poodle mix) the same, and that, of course, is a whole, whole lot. I am so lucky to have two waggily tails as my two very best friends. Why are they my best times two buddies?  Â
Recreating recipes with a special flame-grilled touch
About a week ago, I came to a startling realization. I should not be in the kitchen. Ever. Or at least not with fire involved - as in, not with fire that occurs in the kitchen in the form of a stovetop.
The western: A dying breed?
Since the library has moved into the new building, it has seen a
Drought will inevitably bring out snakes
Several months ago I wrote about the probable consequences to wildlife of the anticipated drought. The drought has now officially arrived, and there is no longer much hope for any significant rain for the next six months. When water is lacking, plants do not grow, insects and rodents do not thrive and large animals that eat small animals have a difficult time finding a meal.
‘Odysseo’: A stunningly beautiful trip
Normand Latourelle and Cavalia have brought his $30 million stunning production Odysseo to San Jose. For those who said last year that San Francisco that it was too long a drive to see a spectacular piece of theater, I suggest you run, don’t walk, for an unforgettable event that is now in your own backyard.




















