Christian group defies stereotype
Many people share a common stereotype about motorcyclists. They hear the roar of an engine on their peaceful street or see a two-wheeler looming in the sideview mirror, splitting lanes in heavy traffic. Thoughts about these riders are often not pleasant.
MLB: For the Giants, the ring’s the thing
You wouldn't know it from his boring and baritone sound bites,
With warm weather comes dangerous foxtails
Last weekend, I visited some friends with a litter of English
Learn the basics of the Christian faith
Despite its well-known religious diversity, the San Francisco
Memory fix: Get me a new hard drive
Recently I arrived for lunch at a busy downtown restaurant. Greeted pleasantly by the hostess, I explained I was meeting a friend, and I wished to be seated at a table while I waited. I was a couple of minutes late but Sally hadn’t yet arrived so I knew she’d join me momentarily.
‘Little Women’: A delightful visit to another time
Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” has never been out of print since it was first published in 1868. It was translated into a least a dozen foreign languages during Alcott's life and can now be found in 50 different languages including Bengali, Chinese, Indonesian and Urdu.
High Holy Days determined by ancient calendar
Sept. 4 will mark the beginning of a 10-day period so sacred in Judaism that it is known in English as “Days of Awe” or “High Holy Days.” Joining with Jews around the world, members of South Valley’s Congregation Emeth will participate in ancient prayers, fasting and other traditional rituals that reflect the essence of their faith.
