‘Not-to-be-missed’ concert worth the wait
The high notes splash like rain. The music gradually builds into
Water, not bullet train, should be Governor Brown’s legacy
It is my understanding that Governor Brown wants the high-speed train to be his legacy. I have another idea for a better legacy that will benefit all Californians, as opposed to a much smaller percent of the state’s population that could potentially use the high-speed train that is estimated to cost $68 billion.
GETTING OUT: Backcountry dangers could all be in your head
When I give a backpacking class or talk to people about
Tomatoes, the $100K Pension Club and a fine Americana parade
On our little cul-de-sac we have a Fourth of July parade that harkens back to “the good old days.” Young and old participate, and multiple generations of families show up. At eight years in the neighborhood, we’re the newbies on the block. But my grandchildren have participated the last few years, so even the newbies are spanning the Independence Day ages. Decorated vehicles, animals and people – accompanied by decked out wagons, bikes, horses, donkeys, tractors, tricycles, scooters, dogs, chickens, Big Wheels, roller skates and more – show up to socialize, enter a category like “Bikes Under 5” and parade the street led by Master of Ceremonies Nick Zukowski. It’s a blast, a hoot, a slice of Americana pie and it reminds me of how proud we all should be to live in this great country.
Rules for first-time buyers
When working with buyers, the easiest, by far, are seasoned investors. They are experienced, savvy, know what they are looking for, the return they are expecting and as long as the property and numbers align, they move quickly. It’s a transaction defined by the raw numbers and very little—if any—emotion goes into the process.
Buy a ticket to life and create your own luck
To succeed in life, many people believe they need luck.
Choosing your Halloween candy: do’s and don’ts
You know from time to time I get to use this column to perform a




















