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The Reluctant Columnist - Here’s To Our Health
Fitness seems to a reoccurring theme in my life lately. Our group of newspapers, Oakdale, Riverbank and Escalon, has decided to introduce a monthly health and fitness section, which means I will be writing health and fitness stories at least once a month. Our office is also participating in a 100 miles in 100 days challenge, so I have been trying to walk or bike at least a mile a day. Add in all of ...
Kimberly's Book Reviews
DeletSpecial Agent's Perfect Cover Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense ISBN: 037327758X HHHH When I was looking for a new book to read and review, I came across the first in the "Perfect, Wyoming" continuity series and I knew it would be a good candidate. Why, you ask? Well, for one, I could read it quickly and right now my life is hectic so a fast, easy read is optimal; second, I'd always wanted to read a ...
Editor’s Notebook - Changes For The Better Slated In 2012
As we ease in to the New Year, some changes 'are afoot' for The Oakdale Leader and its companion papers, The Escalon Times and The Riverbank News.
Dawn's Column - Step Away From The Chips
After some discussion and observation, it seems to me that most people make New Year's resolutions that are related to better health. They usually go something like this: join the gym, lose weight, stop smoking, cut back on the beer, and so on.
Marg-Ins - Welcome To Animal Farm
And so the menagerie grows. Despite my best intentions, we seem to continue to add more pets to the household. Perhaps it is because I have long wanted to be a volunteer at the Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center – I love animals – but haven't found the time to fit it in to my schedule.
Stuff ‘N Nonsense - Our Cranky Holiday Tradition
As I've mentioned before, my childhood was a bit unorthodox. We didn't celebrate Christmas or birthdays or any holiday (with the exception of Thanksgiving) and I always felt left out when my friends returned from winter break with new clothes or at the least cool holiday stories to share. So when I was old enough, I tried to make up for lost time. I went overboard buying my sisters and brother Christmas ...
Mommy Musings – The Unimaginable Of Life
It has happened yet again. Another year has come to pass and the promise of a new year is once again on the horizon. Last week I shared how language often helps me with my varying column topics and this week that still holds true. The topic of resolutions seems more than fitting for this issue of Dec. 28, but after nearly 10 years at this keyboard it ...
The Reluctant Columnist - Christmas Coconuts & Other Weird Traditions
When I was a little kid I assumed that everyone celebrated Christmas exactly the same way that my family did. Christmas shopping was done no sooner than two weeks before Christmas. The outside lights did not go on the house until after Dec. 9, which happened to be my sister Sandra's birthday. And above all I knew that Santa did not wrap the presents he left on Christmas morning.
Dawn’s Column - Pre-Wrapped, Pre-Lit? Sold
Due to some out-of-the-ordinary circumstances this year I'm dealing with a time crunch, so I'm all about convenience for the holidays. My husband and I have been cooking larger meals and freezing the extra in order to have some things we can just "zap" in the microwave at another time. I've found myself combining appointments and commitments with quick stops for shopping when I have a ...
Mommy Musings - Oh No … I Can Wait
I'm beginning to wonder if I am outnumbered. I would like to think I am not the only one bothered … frustrated, actually, by the behavior I see adults exercise when dropping their children off at school. The up side is I know I am not the only one. This topic happens to be one my friends and I engage in – often. So, why (you ...
Marg-Ins - Heads Held High
Friday night didn't end the way football fans in Escalon or Oakdale had imagined – or hoped – as both previously undefeated teams took their first, and final, losses of the season in their respective Section title games. As disappointing as it was for fans and as gut-wrenchingly painful as it was for players and their coaches (not to mention the team parents) there is still one word that ...
Mommy Musings – Keeping Local Business Local
Can you see me? This is a question that has plagued my mind a bit lately. More specifically, I wonder… if you can 'see' me, are you reading on the Internet or on a printed page? Technology, social media and instant news are no longer 'the way of the future,' but rather now a way of life. So, as someone who earns a paycheck not ...
Ramblings - Jumping The (Shopping) Gun
Black Friday has come and gone but it roused more emotions this year because many stores decided to jump the gun and start their sales at midnight on Thanksgiving Day instead of some ungodly hour the next morning.
Mommy Musings – Thanks And Gratitude
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. It is my favorite of all holidays and each year (for as long as I have worked at the Leader) I try and sneak in a piece to remind readers to 'give thanks.' Each year the holidays look a little different to me, thanks to the eyes and views of my pint sized tenants (commonly known as my children). My ...
Stuff ‘N Nonsense - Turkey Time!
Everyone has their favorite holiday - that one special time of year that holds nostalgic charm or warm memories - and for me, it's Thanksgiving. I didn't grow up in a traditional household in the sense that we didn't celebrate most holidays; however, Thanksgiving was something we usually observed in some shape or form - and it always involved lots of food. I love everything about ...
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Ramblings – This Scribbler Calls It Quits
Resigning from any job is bound to quicken the heartbeat but retiring from a career is downright frightening. I did just that at the end of November although I've been on medical leave since August.
Marg-Ins - Keeping The Perspective
When you start adding it up, a column a month for 19-plus years working for The Oakdale Leader, The Escalon Times and The Riverbank News, I've probably covered about all there is – and some topics, more than once.
Community Corner – Sending Out Holiday Wishes
Happy Holidays to our wonderful community! MOPS/MOMSNext would like to extend a warm wish for love, peace and togetherness during this holiday season. We here at MOPS/MOMSNext have been having a great time crafting, cooking, sharing meals and also listening to some amazing speakers. We recently went out into the community and attended our very first community block party put on by our local Center for Human Services. What a great and fun family outing! ...
Editor’s Notebook – Holiday Season: Opportunity Knocks
Elections are over, the political ads are gone from television, radio and the print media, and now people can turn their attention to everyday life and getting back into the routine.
Marg-Ins - Reaching Out
What a difference a month can make. Our columns here give us a chance to put down our 'reporter' or 'editor' labels and just be real people for a change. It provides us with an opportunity to offer an opinion, talk about something personal as opposed to writing a story about a football game or a council meeting.
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