To China with Mom
by John Cooper May, the month of Mother’s Day, and lest we forget the importance of our relationships with our Mothers, allow me to tell of an adventure trip that…
Circling the Sun
Review by Jill Hedgecock Program Coordinator, Mount Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club www.jillhedgecock.com Circling the Sun (2015, Random House LLC, hardcover, $17.03, 385 pages) by Paula McClain has…
Pilot Program Reduces Fees for Secondary Living Units
In an effort to increase affordable housing in Concord, the City of Concord has launched a two-year pilot program to encourage property owners to build small, secondary living units on…
Look Out Concord. The World Is Looking to Retire Here.
Before I get to that headline, thanks to all of the writers including our newest contributors, Nicole Wojcik and Maxine Thompson, for stories in this edition of Diablo Gazette. You…
City of Concord Is Going Mobile.
The City of Concord is now offering residents a new tool called Concord Connect that makes it easy to submit non-emergency requests for service. With this new tool, residents can…
The Magic of Microgreens
– By Deb Morris Farmers are now offering tiny baby seedlings of familiar plants, called microgreens, to many dining establishments as a trendy addition to their menus. They’re even appearing…
Feeding Your Roses: What’s On the Menu?
By Brian Larsen I’m often asked how I keep The Gardens’ roses blooming like crazy all throughout the summer months. Well, it’s really no secret; the answer is simple and…
How to Hire a Reliable Moving Company
by Jennifer Stojanovich Getting settled into your new home can be a transformative experience. Starting fresh in a new space is like hitting the reset button on your life, sparking…
Taking Back Control of Your Computer
By Will Claney Sometimes, I think, computers have a mind of their own because they don’t always obey the commands of their owners. In a way they are like cats…
Teacup Table Centerpieces
by Carol and Randi, The Frugirls Proms, graduations, showers and weddings, we are approaching a time of the year full of celebrations and entertaining. The cost of decorations can really…
journey-man’s journal: Why Arizona
by John Cooper My wife recently sent me a quote written by Paul Coelho that I liked. It read, “I refuse to walk carefully through life only to arrive safely…
Book Ends “The Crossing”
Review by Jill Hedgecock Program Coordinator, Mount Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club The Crossing (2015, Hieronymus, Inc. hardcover, $16.92, 388 pages) by Michael Connelly exemplifies Connelly’s mastery at…