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100 years ago – October 25, 1917

The other day I had an enlightened “ah-ha” moment.  As I was arguing with my teen daughter about driving her to and from three different places after school, she stops and looks at me and asks, “What’s wrong with driving? Why is it such a big deal to go from one place to the other? Isn’t driving fun, Mom?” Her questions took me aback and got me thinking. 

Growing a garden may seem mysterious to some, however by implementing a few tricks of the trade, you can grow the garden of your dreams. Here are six simple tips that will guide you along the way to success.

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.

I have mentioned before that I am taking classes at the Junior College. It is taking a long time, because I am taking one class a semester, but eventually I will have a certificate showing that I am proficient to be an office assistant. Some...

Everyone has things they love or hate about their jobs. Me, I love writing headlines. A headline can make or break a story, which is to say it can make a reader pause to read a story or pass it by.

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.

I readily admit, getting older is a challenge. Most days I can move along just fine because in my mind I’m the same guy I’ve always been. But every now and then I run into someone, who without trying to, reminds me of how...

Veterans Day occurs on Nov. 11. It was originally conceived as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. The holiday’s name changed in 1954 to honor all...