Trauma often lies in the body and nervous system, not just in the mind. For many people, especially those who struggle to put painful experiences into words, traditional talk therapy might not feel like enough. That’s where...
Read MoreIf you want to go to medical school, don’t major in pre-med—minor in pre-med and major in something completely different that you love. If you major in pre-med, your application will be with hundreds of other pre-med or biology...
Read MoreIt may be the most familiar critter ever seen on television – more renowned than Woody Woodpecker, Big Bird, Smokey the Bear and Lassie combined. The Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) has been on the silver screen for...
Read MoreOur life, the time we spend on earth, is our business. Some of us, frankly, and I am speaking purely from my own experience to date, do not take as good care of our business as we should. My health and bank balance prove that....
Read MoreBY MICHAEL NEUSt. John’s Lutheran Church We must share Christ’s Passion if we are to be true followers of Jesus Christ. His death is our death. His Passion is our passion. His suffering is our suffering. If we truly say we are...
Read MoreWords often change over time in meaning and in the reaction they trigger. A while back, for example, I pointed out in a column that “disrupt” once caused negative reactions, while today “disrupt” is often used positively. ...
Read MoreIt’s a long journey for Swainson’s hawks (Buteo swainsoni) from South America to the San Joaquin Valley. The semiannual trek to their summer breeding grounds has ended for most of them and now they are being seen in large...
Read MoreFather John Schmoll St. Joseph’s Catholic Church This past Sunday (Passion “Palm” Sunday), in the Roman Catholic tradition, we listened to the Passion of the Lord from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. I invite...
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Again, it is time for bird lovers to reset hummingbird feeders. Folks just beginning to experience...
Read MoreI have been fortunate in my time in Los Banos to have known many excellent dentists. These include Bill and Steve, who are not only superb dentists, but also friendly and congenial individuals. Today I’m acknowledging a Los...
Read MoreApril marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the realities of child abuse and neglect while recommitting ourselves as a community to protect the most vulnerable among us,...
Read More(Editor’s note: Several readers wanted to know more about the Garden Guru’s background. In response, Mark Koehler has written this column today.) Hello again Westside Gardeners! Most of you already know of me and my extensive...
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