Someday We’ll Laugh About This … Right? Collections
Last weekend I decided to tackle Thomas’ room. It was time to do a thorough dusting and vacuuming, not just a quick pass. I also wanted to go through his closet and dresser to pull out some clothes that didn’t fit any longer, and see if we could weed out a few old toys that he doesn’t play with anymore.
Sunshine and you
This is Sunshine Week, the annual tribute to America’s free press, coordinated by the American Society of News Editors and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. It coincides with the birthday (March 16) of our fourth president James Madison, the author of much of our U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Cannabis Country: Grow your own?
If you grow tomatoes, consider growing marijuana. Skill is required, but it’s not rocket science. The legal limit varies from city to city. It’s best to check with the authorities, or go to sonomacounty.ca.gov/Cannabis/Personal-Use-and-Cultivation/ for information. The site states that, “Permits are not required for personal cultivation” on land outside city limits.
Healdsburg Letters to the Editor, March 8, 2018
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Windsor Democratic Club Report: Mutz seeks to change culture
John Mutz told the Windsor Democratic Club on Thursday, Feb. 22 that he believes the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department needs to change its culture. He says law enforcement is rooted in a status quo that has negative impacts, not only on citizens but also on the officers themselves.
Commentary: A letter from Mark Essick, candidate for sheriff
I believe the Sonoma County Sheriff’s office needs to get back to the basics – ensuring public safety above all else, being fair and accountable and building partnerships to better engage with the community we serve. That’s why I’ve announced my candidacy for sheriff, and it’s why I’d like to have a conversation with you, and perhaps ask a favor.
Decoding Teenagers: Laughter is the best medicine
My husband and I had the pleasure of seeing Jerry Seinfeld live at the Luther Burbank Center last Friday night. As you know, we are huge Seinfeld fans and I was lucky enough to score the tickets for his Christmas present.
Cultiuvating Community: Windsor Garden Club
"Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; truth isn't." ~ Mark Twain
Is your toilet also a trash can? No!
Most things do not belong in the toilet. In fact, it is easier to list what can go in: water, toilet paper, pee and poo (the three P’s).
Arts & Entertainment
Dia de Muertos lives on in Healdsburg
At Dia de Muertos—Healdsburg’s most colorful event of the year, recognized Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Plaza—Sonoma County residents showed up to remember loved ones with celebration, costumes, mementos, music and marigolds. It was the tenth local anniversary for the Mesoamerican celebration to honor the recently departed, or those who still live in memory. With a Gallery of images...
