Fewer Bird Species Found in Contra Costa
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count by Jill Hedgecock Photos courtesy of Diane Walsh Birds are considered an important economic resource for the hunting, birding, and tourism industries or as a cultural…
We Are Missing the Boat on Small Business Saturday
By Carol Ramirez Make no mistake, the 2017 Holiday shopping season was strong for most retailers. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Small Business Saturday were all successful marketing promotions. However,…
When Dad is a Secret Service Agent
Family Time Sacrifices by Eric Enos, Former Secret Service Agent
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Review by Jill Hedgecock Program Coordinator, Mount Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club www.jillhedgecock.com A secret key, a young girl’s curiosity, and a man under house arrest lead to…
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Mrs. Butterbanks, aka Sam Bowerbank, always finds the time in the middle of her busy schedule to destroy her kitchen one concoction at a time. With the freshest ingredients gathered…
When Dad is a Secret Service Agent
Familytime Sacrifices by Eric Enos, Former Secret Service Agent All prospective agents know, long before they are ever hired, of the travel requirements of a Special Agent with the US…