There’s a story here, a fragment of something. It involves the lives of people long ago, some who are now dead. This fragment of information I received:… Read more “An Old Letter Offers a Glimpse into a Teacher’s Sad, Hidden Life”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Waking up to Crazy
As I’ve written before, my husband has a serious mental illness. It’s called schizoaffective disorder, which is a combination of bipolar illness and schizophrenia. That means, he… Read more “Waking up to Crazy”
A police chief’s argument for legalizing pot…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I don’t smoke pot, and I don’t know anyone well these days who smokes recreationally. I have no… Read more “A police chief’s argument for legalizing pot…”
Mothers who kill, or try to, as in this latest Concord case
Another woman in our community has committed the kind of act that provokes particular outrage and disbelief. Self-destructive, and she decided to take her child with her.… Read more “Mothers who kill, or try to, as in this latest Concord case”
Mehserle Rally Organizers Say They Want Peace, Not Hatred at Monday’s Rally
Organizers of the rally Monday in Walnut Creek to show support for former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle are declining requests for interviews and won’t identify themselves.… Read more “Mehserle Rally Organizers Say They Want Peace, Not Hatred at Monday’s Rally”
An Education: The Summer of Movies
My son is on a journey of sorts this summer. This journey includes a stop Saturday night at the “New” Rheem Theatre, where the California Independent Film… Read more “An Education: The Summer of Movies”
The Suburban/Urban Divide in the Mehserle case
UPDATE TUESDAY: Just posted this on Walnut Creek Patch, but supporters of Johannes Mehserle are planning a rally to show support for the former BART police officer.… Read more “The Suburban/Urban Divide in the Mehserle case”
Crazy in Suburbia: Yes, Council’s Wish to Squeeze Mt. Diablo Boulevard To Two Lanes Will Take Lots of Political Will
I also published a version of this column at Walnut Creek Patch, where you can always find more Walnut Creek community news. City and business leaders will… Read more “Crazy in Suburbia: Yes, Council’s Wish to Squeeze Mt. Diablo Boulevard To Two Lanes Will Take Lots of Political Will”
Judge in Mehserle Case Right to Say No to First Degree Murder Charge
Readers, this is a version of a Crazy in Suburbia column I wrote for Walnut Creek Patch. I’m posting it here because I know there are some… Read more “Judge in Mehserle Case Right to Say No to First Degree Murder Charge”
What are the most pretentious suburbs in the Bay Area?
Yesterday, my husband and I enjoyed a day out in Marin County. We took a walk along the Tennessee Valley Trail to the beach, and it was… Read more “What are the most pretentious suburbs in the Bay Area?”
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