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First update: We’re still in the process of replacing our van. We found a car that might be right, but it had to be brought up from Southern California, so until it arrives we are in a sort of Schrödinger’s Car situation, both having our next car and not having it. In the meantime, we are trying to find a balance between keeping enough gas in the van to be safe, but not enough to regret filling up should we go to sell it.

As I write this I’m getting ready for the July 3 market; on the cusp of our country’s anniversary. This year’s celebration has some of us waving flags vigorously, while others have theirs hidden in the closet. But one realm where we could likely all agree is that we live in an area of remarkable abundance.

Recently, without intending to, I’m sure, the Attorney General of the United States generated a teaching moment on the improper use of Holy Scripture. He spoke in favor of our government’s policy toward immigrants and asylum-seekers, which included taking young children from their parents and not saying where they were being held.

For some time now it has seemed more and more dangerous to fall into any discussion about politics. We stopped talking politics around the Thanksgiving table and it’s risky in most other places, too. Even some marriages have suffered and long friendships have been broken off.

Looking for a lost pet or a new four-legged friend? See the list of incoming strays and the slideshow of cats and dogs available for adoption from the Sonoma Humane Society, Healdsburg Center.

I lost my wallet. What a pain in the wallet toting area.

Ready for rattlers

On Monday, October 9, 2017, many local Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa County residents woke to falling ash, intense winds, and a red glow in the distance. Five wildfires broke out in these three counties within hours of each other: Redwood Fire in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County; the Pocket Fire, Tubbs Fire, and Nuns Fire in Sonoma County; and the Atlas Fire in Napa County.

The culture in Sonoma County agriculture is how Jessica Felix described the music we were about to hear for the 20th anniversary Healdsburg Jazz Festival. She then introduced Bill Frisell and Julian Lage.

Faith in public education