Celebrate Mardi Gras with this sandwich
Mardi Gras is around the corner and I feature a recipe quintessential to New Orleans this time of year. I was torn on which recipe I would feature this week, but after much consideration, I decided to part with one of my “secret” recipes.
South Valley conspiracy in Marilyn Monroe’s death?
If you attended the Morgan Hill Independence Day parade, you might have got a glimpse of screen goddess Marilyn Monroe. She wore a sensuous pink dress, sat in a convertible and waved with movie star poise. She might have even blown you a kiss. The 1950s-era actress is often impersonated by Morgan Hill resident Laurren Cowan. But our South Valley region has a true Marilyn Monroe connection, one involving a conspiratorial tale with no happy Hollywood ending.
Then and now: A look at former colleagues
In my 15 or so years in the newspaper business - the last seven with South Valley Newspapers - I've seen a lot of faces come and go. Some were in the "stepping stone" stage, and moved on to larger communities. Others, having gotten a taste of the industry and found it bitter, returned to school or moved on to completely different fields.
High blood pressure’s effect on the eyes
Q: My ophthalmologist told me that I have early signs of eye
Monster mania
They may give us nightmares ... or worse, heebie-jeebies ... but somehow we just can't get enough of our favorite monsters. From classic literature to mega movies, TV shows to Halloween costumes, we want more blood-sucking, walking-dead, moon-howling, monosyllabic-uttering creepsters. Here's a look at a few monster classics, some facts about real-life horror-makers and a chance to craft your own monster tale.
