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Stuff N' Nonsense - Researching Paradise
As I write this I'm sitting in a borrowed apartment that was set up for our arrival by my friend Dulcey. I can hear bananaquits (or Sugarbirds) and frogs that sound similar to very loud crickets, a rogue rooster crowed at the break of dawn, and the ocean is a short walk away from our back door.
Rich In Thought - Turn Around…
With all respect to my colleague, Teresa, this month's column could be easily titled "Daddy Musings."
Dawn's Column - It’s Getting Hot In Here
As I write this, it's 100 degrees outside and the air conditioning has gone out at The Oakdale Leader office. Fortunately for me, I chose the first day of this calamity to telecommute. However, for some of my coworkers, having to be in the office all day with only ceiling fans and some box fans to circulate hot air makes the hair and the clothes tend to cling where they're not wanted.
Marg-ins - Blasts From The Past
Ah, the wonder of the Internet and the remembrance of things past. My sister recently returned from a visit to our hometown in upstate New York and while she was there, we stayed in touch via text messages and through email. We did also talk on the phone once or twice but more often than not, it was electronic communication. We got reminiscing about things particular to New York or the East Coast area in ...
Ramblings - Messing About In Boats
Rafting is all the rage at this time of year and seeing the enthusiasts buck through the white water rapids or float lazily down the calmer stretches of the Stanislaus River, I'm reminded of my personal experiences of going down a river.
Making A Little Magic
On the cusp of another holiday - bracing for the fireworks of July 4 - my mind goes back just a few weeks to the last official holiday, Memorial Day.
Stuff ‘N Nonsense - New York Or Bust
It hardly seems possible that time has flown so quickly but I'm staring at the dates circled on my calendar for New York thinking, there's no way it's already down to the nitty gritty and I don't have a dress yet.
Rich In Thought - It’s Spring, Now Go Outside
After the last few days of this gorgeous weather, I believe I can now safely say that spring has sprung … just in time for the summer solstice.
Mommy Musings - Living In The Hood
Something about the signs of our long awaited summer brings back amazing memories of my childhood and the neighborhood we lived in.
Dawn's Column - Weathering The Storms
Two of my closest friends have each been weathering multiple storms and going through major life changes. It seems that the hits have kept on coming for them. These two are my good-time pals, I have some of my most fun memories with them. Now, however, I no longer live nearby and struggle with my feelings that I can't physically be there for either of them during these hard times.
Kimberly's Book Reviews
Grading system: 1 star - wallbanger, don't waste your time 2 stars - mildly interesting but still flawed 3 stars - average 4 stars - good read 5 stars - excellent Trust Me Publisher: Mira ISBN: 9780778324126 Grade: HHHH By Kimberly Van Meter While TRUST ME isn't a RITA contender, the author Brenda Novak is up for a RITA for an anthology so, it technically fits under the RITA umbrella of reviews for this batch I've undertaken. Novak ...
Marg-Ins - Game Changers
What a whirlwind the last few weeks have been. Now that school is out and high school sports (other than summer camps and all-star games) have wrapped up for the year, maybe there will be time to breathe. Maybe even time for a little vacation …
Stuff ‘N Nonsense - Unmentionables Of Global Travel
When your traveling experience has been limited to the United States certain aspects of life outside the cushy bubble of western civilization can be jarring.
Rich In Thought - Thinking Like A Dog
Despite many women's claims that the male gender of the human race is comparative to the canine species, I don't claim to have any great insight to the innermost thinking of dogs - just my observations and beliefs.
Dawn’s Column - Nearly A Year
A year ago at this time I was in the throes of pulling together final details for my wedding. My husband and I became engaged just before the holidays, which didn't leave much time for actual wedding plans until after the first of the year, resulting in a shorter planning schedule than I had dreamed 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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