I was recently in need of escape from my overloaded life, so I took myself to the movies. I chose what seemed like the perfect anecdote: the… Read more “The Expensive, Unattainable Lie that is Eat Pray Love”
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Crazy in Suburbia: Police Managers and Officers Mad as Hell–or Very Frustrated–by State of Public Safety Funding in Walnut Creek
This column is also posted on Walnut Creek Patch: On Tueday, the Walnut Creek City Council Wednesday unanimously approved a two-year agreement with police managers that calls… Read more “Crazy in Suburbia: Police Managers and Officers Mad as Hell–or Very Frustrated–by State of Public Safety Funding in Walnut Creek”
Do you sometimes give your kids short shrift?
This summer did not turn out the way I hoped, and now it’s almost over. School starts in a little over a week. Working at home, as… Read more “Do you sometimes give your kids short shrift?”
The Crazy media world we live in and how it’s not helping getting our country out of serious trouble
Whether you like or approve of President Obama, here is one of the challenges he’s facing–in addition to two wars, a recession that seems to be continuing,… Read more “The Crazy media world we live in and how it’s not helping getting our country out of serious trouble”
Indecent exposure: Have you ever been on the receiving end?
Eww! I earlier reported on that other site I’m in charge of, Walnut Creek Patch, that an Oakland parolee was arrested Sunday afternoon on suspicion of exposing… Read more “Indecent exposure: Have you ever been on the receiving end?”
Walnut Creek School District needs one more candidate to run
Walnut Creek School District Superintendent Patty Wool emailed parents Tuesday, announcing the decision, by long-time board member Dan Walden, to not seek re-election. He was one of… Read more “Walnut Creek School District needs one more candidate to run”
Show Your Support for Medical Cannabis in Walnut Creek, Get Some Free Pizza
Walnut Creek residents and others who support safe and reliable access to medical cannabis for local patients are invited to a meeting Thursday evening–and some free pizza.… Read more “Show Your Support for Medical Cannabis in Walnut Creek, Get Some Free Pizza”
Still unemployed? Or working but with long hours, reduced pay, benefits? Is this our new American workforce reality?
About a month ago, my husband got a job after being out of work for three months. Three months. That’s not bad in this economy, is it?… Read more “Still unemployed? Or working but with long hours, reduced pay, benefits? Is this our new American workforce reality?”
Popular Former Teacher at Del Valle and Acalanes high schools dies at 81
So, after writing earlier this week about the poor teacher in the Acalanes Union High School District from long ago who was dealing with alcohol problems, here… Read more “Popular Former Teacher at Del Valle and Acalanes high schools dies at 81”
Buttercup Grill: Scene of Scandal, Casualty of a Racially Charged Protests, Buttercupgate. Who knew?
I need to get back to Buttercup Grill and Bar. There’s the one of Ygnacio Valley Road, next door to Walnut Creek’s courthouse, and there’s one on… Read more “Buttercup Grill: Scene of Scandal, Casualty of a Racially Charged Protests, Buttercupgate. Who knew?”
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