Long strange trip
Let’s face it — none of us are getting any younger these days. Then again, who wants to? Counting our ages and tracking our generational footprints has become baffling. Old truisms, social definitions, markers for achieving adulthood and official government census numbers all need updating. If 70 is the new 50, and 35 is the old 25, how are we supposed to know how to act?
Wine Words: Wine Country gratitude
During this season of gratitude, toasts around the county include thanks for what was saved from the Kincade Fire.
Don’t suffer in summer, try out succotash
It’s summer. It’s hot and it’s a wonderful time for cool dishes that are quick to prepare and/or keep well in the fridge.
Get ready for the next round of disasters
We now live in an environment that’s more vulnerable to fires and floods than ever before.
A call for involvement
I am proud to be the mayor of Healdsburg. Four years ago my public high school students inspired me to run for my hometown’s city council. My son and daughter, their friends, my neighborhood, community groups and my core values supported me. After a three-week delay, I did, indeed, win the election by 40 votes.
From the Library
Happy February from the Healdsburg Library. As always, the library is hopping with activity. We try to offer a variety of events appealing to people of all ages. Let us know if you have other ideas of what you might like.
Arts & Entertainment
Local ‘rock star’ on art tour
For Alexander Valley sculptor T Barny, it’s about more than just about the stone. “It’s a way scientists or astronomers envision the universe as being infinite, but finite,” he says. “It just keeps going, keeps going, keeps going.” The concepts of art and topology animate him.
