How Obama’s proposed budget affects taxpayers
The wealthiest taxpayers could be hit hard if the tax hikes in President Obama's 2013 federal budget proposal become law.
Animal Services Lacking in Gilroy
Efforts to partner with Morgan Hill fizzle; Officials say 'it's
Calling all Artists: Join the SBC Open Studios Tour
Artists from San Benito County are invited to join the San
Adventure is key measure for life
Just yesterday, I received a text from a very old friend reminding me that on this very day, 51 years ago, I saw the Beatles at the Cow Palace.
Community generosity fuels migrant toy drive
For the past two years, Gilroyans Lionel and Marilyn have inspired me by their example of selfless giving and what Christmas truly means at a time of year when wages are at their lowest for field workers and the livelihood of migrant families is at its most precarious.
Getting ready for sandal season
The sun is shining, and gone are the days of pointy heels,
Player of the Week leads to MVP, and plenty of grace
When oldest daughter Shannon came into the world, many moons ago, I was a young whippersnapper sports editor at the Atascadero News, owned by the three gracious Porter brothers, Judd, Jim and Jack. The brothers three allowed me to name Shannon "The Player of the Week" that September, despite it being in the middle of another championship football season for the formidable Atascadero Greyhounds. I followed the format, typed in my baby girl's height and weight, added a picture of the latest "Team Derry" member, waxed the finished product up (we don't do that anymore, it's all electronic and digital) and pasted it onto the sports page. Fast forward – and life sure does go fast – to this week and that Player of the Week has given birth to an MVP, who has had to fight through a crummy infection right out of the gate. But the newest addition is doing well after a few spooky days, and so is mom. The MVP's first name is down to two choices, but her middle name, appropriately, is 99% likely to be Grace. She came into the world exactly on her due date, Sunday, Oct. 30, and weighed in at 7 pounds nine ounces stretching out 21 inches long. For Halloween, my daughter says, "Cupcake" wanted to be an astronaut, thus the oxygen bubble which is now, thankfully, history. I'm just thrilled that in a few Halloweens, I'll be able to find her an astronaut costume and hold her hand while we're trick-or-treating. That's grace and I'm a grateful "Papa" for many reasons.
















