Living The New Normal – My Way
In my volunteer work with Hospice, we refer to the life we live after our loved one has passed as “The New Normal.” I am hearing the same phrase used for the life we are living now as we shelter in place due to the coronavirus and for our lives going forward. I think it’s appropriate, as there is much to grieve over. In addition to all the people who have died, I am also losing my old lifestyle – one that was varied, rich, and scare-free.
Off Hours: Caution – road work ahead
Commercial aviation has been instrumental in making the world more accessible, and a relative nosedive in air fares makes it even easier for Americans to travel long distances in a short time. The Air Transport Association estimates that during the summer months, 2.2 million Americans will travel on a commercial airplane every day. Lots of those will be vacation trips.
San Lorenzo Valley Museum strikes ‘gold’ with Felton exhibition
While each of our 50 states has its own nickname, California is known fondly as “The Golden State,” and rightfully so. From the abundance of golden poppies that decorate the state in the spring to its history as the birthplace of the Gold Rush...
River and Road cleanup day is Sept. 17
Thirty years ago Al Haynes, of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, started the first River & Road Cleanup with the aid of the Valley Women’s Club. SLV students were involved from the start, joining families and friends and removing hundreds of tons of trash and recyclables.
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...
