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My recent column on ovarian cancer was for the women. This week, it’s for the guys.

It’s always exciting for me to see the first fall colors of the season. We may not have a show like they do in the hardwood forests of the East Coast, but we’re still barbecuing and they’re surely not.

North county artists, including those in the San Lorenzo Valley, Bonny Doon and Scotts Valley, will open their studios to curious art seekers this weekend, Oct. 3 and 4, as part of the annual Open Studious Art Tour put on by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz.

• Alejandro Anthony Shakespeare-Leon was born at 12:02 p.m. Sept. 18, 2009, to Shannon Marie and Alejandro Araujo Leon of Scotts Valley. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces at Dominican Hospital.

In my most recent column, I discussed how rewarding it can be to make your own wine. Then I realized it might be a good idea to do a follow-up explaining in general terms some of what’s involved.

Micah Joseph Mohamed was born at 3:18 p.m. Sept. 5, 2009, to Aaron and Julia Mohamed of Bonny Doon. He weighed

After two months living in a cabin above Scotts Valley, I’ve met dozens of friendly locals, including deer, rabbits, hawks, raccoons and, just the other day, a bobcat that raced down the driveway in front of my car.