Black Panther
Seen from space, most of Africa can accurately be labelled “The Heart Of Darkness”— for although it is home to nearly a billion people, it generates just 1% of the world’s electricity. One of the darkest places on the continent is the East African nation of Wakanda—but in Ryan Coogler’s film, Black Panther we learn that our perceived lack of electric lighting is very, very wrong. For Wakanda is the only place on Earth depository for a rare-earth, meteorite called vibranium, and centuries of isolationist leadership has invested in a vibranium-powered infrastructure so modern, it makes other countries seem antiquated. It can’t be seen from space (or on the ground, either) because decades before the first satellites were launched, the technologically advanced nation erected an invisibility force-field around itself to protect it’s secrets, its people and its culture.
Holiday Happenings, Dec. 26
Join a community candle lighting on Thursday, Dec. 26, organized by the new organization Jewish Healdsburg. Gather in the Plaza beginning at 5pm for the lighting of the second candle of the menorah at 5:30pm. The Hanukkah celebration will continue until 7pm at Acorn Café... This and other events this week and net in our 'Holiday Happenings' calendar...
Thanksgiving Through a Sommelier’s Palate
t goes without saying that the first Thanksgiving was nothing like the holiday dinner we celebrate today. Right? Truthfully, it wasn’t all that different. Except we've got wine.
Vital Living
According to one study of 31,337 children and adolescents, snacking can contribute up to 600 calories per day, mostly from high-fat, high-salt, high-sugar foods. Three snacks per day are common, and more than 27 percent of children’s daily caloric intake is coming from snacks. These snack habits are eroding mealtime where healthier food is generally served. My guess is that adults aren’t too far behind in these statistics.
Healdsburg Happenings, March 7
Benefits, performances, movies, work parties and public meetings in Healdsburg from now until St. Patrick's Day.