As the holidays approach, many of us return to familiar traditions, special meals, gatherings, music and rituals passed down through generations. Traditions can be beautiful. They connect us to our culture, strengthen family...
Read MoreAll the geese traveling south along the Pacific flyway to the Central Valley belong to the same family of birds, Anatidae, and one would think Mother Nature would have some sort of family plan for Her migrating, feathered...
Read MoreHow many of you remember singing the classic line, “Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go?” When I was a little girl in Detroit, my brother and I sang that song every...
Read MoreBY REVEREND BOB GILBERGThe Olive Branch Community Church of Firebaugh “Can God create a rock so heavy that He is unable to lift it?” This was a question my son asked me when he was coming into adulthood. “You’re asking the wrong...
Read MoreAmong food and football festivities, the celebration of Thanksgiving calls us to gratefulness. In the tradition of our forbears, many poems, prayers and reflections have been written to help folks express appreciation for all...
Read MoreWhat’s often missing during the Thanksgiving holiday is gratitude. Most of the emphasis seems to be on travel challenges, food preparation food and big deals on Bleak (sic) Friday. The essence of Thanksgiving –giving...
Read MoreGet ready for Thanksgiving and turkey. While there are many ways to cook a turkey, roasting is a popular method that offers numerous variations. My mother taught me to buy the largest turkey available, as the bones are much of...
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, I never imagined myself being 8o years old. That sounded so old, beyond my imagination. But here I am. There’s a lot to think about when a guy turns 80. You can look back over eight decades. That’s a whole...
Read MoreIf you deal in just facts, Sherry Pearson died two weeks ago at age 78 in Los Banos after being ill for a few months. Sherry was the successful, dynamic owner of Pearsons Jewelers, which she had run with her...
Read MoreAnother rural newspaper has recently shut down– the Del Norte Triplicate, after 146 years of serving the community of Crescent City. It’s another case of an American newspaper biting the dust in a disturbing trend. Over...
Read MoreSomeone asked me recently how I was able to think up topics for my columns for over 32 years. Each week is influenced by so many things. This week’s topic came from a simple movie question. A friend of mine and I were...
Read MoreThe breeding season, or rut, for the tule elk of the San Luis NWR has come to an end, but the rut for the refuge’s black-tailed deer is just getting started and typically lasts through November. During the season, deer are more...
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