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One of the best parts of writing a column is hearing from readers. Everything in this week's column comes from readers.

Q: Is a dog aware of how much time has elapsed since it last saw you? For instance, if I leave my dog in a kennel while I go on vacation, does he know if I have been gone for a few hours or a few days?

South Valley native Anne Elson will have a front-row seat in the

Now that it's officially summer, it's time to fire up the barbecue or grill. Lots of foods taste better when cooked over oak, mesquite or ordinary briquettes. And nothing can match the s'more of many a campout and summer memory.

What's in a name: "Hello Red Phone! While at a wedding the other day, my husband and I and another couple were sitting at the table and my husband, being born and raised in Gilroy, they all wanted to know how Christmas Hill Park got its name. My husband looked at them and said, 'I've been here my whole life and I don't even know how it got its name.' So if you could find that out for us and publish it, we'd really appreciate it. We're wondering too. Thank you."

Just before school ended for the year, Junior came to me and asked if we could talk. Now, when a 9-year-old approaches a parent and asks for a talk – that parent thinks one thing.

Local industrial kitchens turn out more than tasteless goo. We

I've never been what anyone would call lucky with pets. Now