In light of Monday’s “biggest pot bust” in Pleasant Hill’s history, another online debate is brewing–this one at Claycord.com, which reported the bust–regarding the rights and wrongs… Read more “Another good debate about marijuana–legalize or not, tax or not–at Claycord”
Middle school starts tomorrow! And can I call myself "Soccer Mom" if son’s gonna do golf–not play soccer–this fall?
I guess we’re prepared for my son’s first day of middle school tomorrow. PE uniform washed … Check … School supplies and planner purchased … Check …… Read more “Middle school starts tomorrow! And can I call myself "Soccer Mom" if son’s gonna do golf–not play soccer–this fall?”
Live! Nude! Thespians coming to a suburban stage near you
Ever since hearing that Willows Theatre Company was going to present Hair, the groundbreaking 1960s counter-culture rock musical, some thought loops have been playing in my head.… Read more “Live! Nude! Thespians coming to a suburban stage near you”
Walnut Creek’s Sunday farmers market named one of best in Northern California
The Lemon Lady alerted me to this shout-out for Walnut Creek’s Sunday Farmers Market from Sunset magazine. Contra Costa’s biggest market, with close to 80 vendors, is… Read more “Walnut Creek’s Sunday farmers market named one of best in Northern California”
Contra Costa Times also endorses Garamendi; raises concerns about DeSaulnier’s support of "unsustainable" pension increases to public safety workers
Lt. Governor John Garamendi–already receiving endorsements from the San Francisco Chronicle, and from former President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore–just received a thumbs up from… Read more “Contra Costa Times also endorses Garamendi; raises concerns about DeSaulnier’s support of "unsustainable" pension increases to public safety workers”
Blockbuster on Walnut Creek’s Mt. Diablo Boulevard closing: 50 percent off sale going on
Just passed by Blockbuster on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, our family’s local store for renting DVDs, and saw that the store in closing. Soccer Son saw that there… Read more “Blockbuster on Walnut Creek’s Mt. Diablo Boulevard closing: 50 percent off sale going on”
Suburban dad on the verge: "Breaking Bad’s" Walter White facing mid-life, mortality, hospital bills, and a half century of fear and regret
The linoleum in one part of our kitchen floor is buckling up, so that means we need to replace the whole floor. But we just spent $900… Read more “Suburban dad on the verge: "Breaking Bad’s" Walter White facing mid-life, mortality, hospital bills, and a half century of fear and regret”
Bar stabbing in downtown Walnut Creek early Saturday, and we’re worried about crime around the new pot club…
The blogger, the DUBC reports, in an exclusive, that someone was arrested for an assault with a deadly weapon–a stabbing–at Dan’s Irish Sports Bar on Civic Drive.… Read more “Bar stabbing in downtown Walnut Creek early Saturday, and we’re worried about crime around the new pot club…”
Bill, Al urging us to vote for Garamendi for Congress
Two letters, one from William Jefferson Clinton–with his presidential seal–and one from the Honorable Al Gore arrived in the mail today, urging our family to vote for… Read more “Bill, Al urging us to vote for Garamendi for Congress”
Hike Lime Ridge Peak to learn about how to save it from what you see here:
Starting tomorrow (Saturday morning!) Save Mt. Diablo, one of my favorite East Bay nonprofits, is offering to take nature lovers on a hike along Lime Ridge. Sure,… Read more “Hike Lime Ridge Peak to learn about how to save it from what you see here:”
Crazy in Suburbia 