Tomorrow is Father’s Day. That, and an article I recently read about whether fathers are necessary prompted me to remember my own father and ask if and… Read more “Do fathers matter? Did mine?”
Author: Crazy in Suburbia
Who is Walnut Creek’s soap guy? And why does he call the soap "Hope"
My Walnut Creek Patch colleague, Ayako Mie, just published a lovely story on our site about the man you see selling soap at the corner of Mt.… Read more “Who is Walnut Creek’s soap guy? And why does he call the soap "Hope"”
Why is Walnut Creek’s Nordstrom being slighted this Twilight opportunity?
Attention Walnut Creek Twiheads: I have some good news and some bad news. Bad news first. Some stars of the latest installment of the Twilight series, Eclipse,… Read more “Why is Walnut Creek’s Nordstrom being slighted this Twilight opportunity?”
As City Council adopts budget…. Some final WC Library numbers: $1.6 million under budget …
At the City Council meeting, Assistant Walnut Creek City Manager Lorie Tinfow reported some final budget numbers on the library as it prepares for its July 17… Read more “As City Council adopts budget…. Some final WC Library numbers: $1.6 million under budget …”
What is MDUSD thinking, transferring a Walnut Creek elementary school principal
Posted this on Walnut Creek Patch a little bit ago. The Mount Diablo Unified School District has an idea to transfer some elementary school principals–including the very… Read more “What is MDUSD thinking, transferring a Walnut Creek elementary school principal”
Proud mom moments from sixth grade, and they don’t have to do with the usual things
I was going to write this last night, but a fire broke out in Shell Ridge Open Space. I got word, just as my husband and son… Read more “Proud mom moments from sixth grade, and they don’t have to do with the usual things”
Las Lomas students pay tribute to friend slain in murder-suicide last summer
Like many of you, I didn’t know Adam Williams, but I was pretty heartbroken to read about his death last July. The 16-year-old boy was killed by… Read more “Las Lomas students pay tribute to friend slain in murder-suicide last summer”
Measure C wins, Gus Kramer keeps his job, and David Livingston is elected our new sheriff
Mount Diablo Unified School District’s Measure C bond passed with 61 percent of the vote, clearing the 55-percent hurdle it needed to win. Thirty-nine percent of voters… Read more “Measure C wins, Gus Kramer keeps his job, and David Livingston is elected our new sheriff”
OMG: It’s Election Day and I have so not done my homework!
And, I can’t even find my voter guide. It’s in a pile somewhere of mail I was supposed to go through, I don’t know weeks ago. Maybe… Read more “OMG: It’s Election Day and I have so not done my homework!”
Community rallies to save WCI’s VP position and a look at the city’s 100K employees
Sorry I haven’t been able to post many of my rants on this site. I’ve been busy, very busy, keep up with all the news that’s going… Read more “Community rallies to save WCI’s VP position and a look at the city’s 100K employees”
Crazy in Suburbia 