Month: August 2016

At 13 and a freshman at Clayton Valley Charter, Maris Degener was hospitalized for three weeks. For anyone that asked why, she would make something up – an ailment such as…

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  If I were to write a spy novel I couldn’t think of a more sinister plot than to take over the world by hacking into the biggest computer networks…

A Word from the Gardens at Heather Farm   Kids and dirt, trust us, it’s a good thing. Add a little sunshine, fresh air, and water and you’ve got gold.…

Journey-man’s Journal   Genoa, Nevada by John Cooper   I  heard the calling one early Sunday morning recently; the call for adventure. I phoned my good mate (that’s Australian for “friend”)…

Six Athletes and One Coach Highlight Summer Olympic Presence   By Chace Bryson | SportStars Magazine   When it comes to the wrestling coaches, few names carry more weight than…

    by Jennifer Stojanovich, Broker Associate     Moving into a new house can feel a little disorienting at first. It takes awhile to get settled in – there…

FARMER FRESH by Deb Morris Pacific Coast Farmers Market www.pcfma.org/concord Take both hands and dig into a big slice of juicy watermelon. Or cooking thick wedges of cantaloupe on the…

By Nik Wojcik What would you feed a child lunch if you only had three dollars and some change? Would that meal meet nutrition standards, including fresh fruits and/or vegetables?…

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FRUGELEGANCE By Carol and Randi, the Frugirls     Watermelon Mango Salsa is a Summertime Favorite!  It’s hard to think that school is starting soon and that summer will be…

Review by Jill Hedgecock Program Coordinator, Mount Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club www.jillhedgecock.com   The Dog Master: A Novel of the First Dog (2016, Forge Books, paperback, 416…