Gardening with Kids: Get Down to New Possibilities
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. Gardening…
Call of the Wild (West Saloon)
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”) who…
Locals’ Road To Rio
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 Mark Halvorson.…
July Diablo Gazette 2016
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Watermelon Mango Salsa
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 winding down.…
The Dog Master: A Novel of the First Dog
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 pages,…
Hitchhiking from Clayton to Dartmouth! Are You Crazy?
By David King Having your children move out to go to college is nerve-wracking. As they begin their life’s journey, you just hope and pray for the best. Fortunately, few…
Former First Lady Barbara Bush – A First Class Lady
Editors Note: Most of our understanding of Secret Service work comes from Hollywood. Few of us have ever met a Secret Service Agent, or maybe you have and don’t know…
Eggplant – Not Just for Parmigiana Anymore
By Deb Morris Almost ev eryone has had Eggplant Parmigiana, or Ratatoulle, or Baba Ganoush, pretty standard recipes for using eggplant. But have you tried big slabs of eggplant on…
Inside the Secret Service – A Former Agent’s Stories
Evolution of the Secret Service Editors Note: Most of our understanding of Secret Service work comes from Hollywood. Few of us have ever met a Secret Service Agent, or maybe…
Hands Down: Reading the Right Time to Water Your Plants
Gardenwise By Brian Larsen I’m frequently asked for advice on how much to water plants. The not-so-convenient answer is that there is no convenient answer. With every plant and every…