Tag: Ben Lomond
Plain Talk About Food | Small Mercies
“I am thankful for small mercies. Some people expect only the best. I found that I begin at the other extreme…expecting nothing and am...
Plain Talk About Food | Then and Now
Living just off Highway 9 in Ben Lomond, I am often caught up in lines of traffic going “nowhere” for minutes at a time....
Plain Talk About Food | My Wonky Cart
Just when I was in a hurry, I made the mistake of choosing the grocery cart with the “wonky” wheel. Sometime ago, CNN did...
Plain Talk About Food | Hand Pies and More
Hand pies are such an ingenious way to create an individual pie without the problems of serving and the opportunity of various fillings. These...
‘Becky’s New Car’ takes audiences on joyride of love and laughter
Take one married woman, a sweet-talking (and ridiculously handsome) widower, an innocent miscommunication and the intrinsic giddiness of attraction, and you’ve got a delightful...
Plain Talk About Memorial Day | Where Have All the Buddy’s...
It was in 1955 when the Kingston Trio first sang “Where Have All the Young Men Gone,” written by Pete Seeger about all the...
News Briefs | Published May 17, 2024
Brook Lomond Iris Farm hosts Sale and Show this weekend
Brook Lomond Iris Farm in Ben Lomond opens its gardens to the public on May...
Community spirit soars at inaugural Ben Lomond Village Alliance meeting
Last month the fledgling Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) was introduced to the community and businesses of Ben Lomond.
The April 20 event was held...
Plain Talk About Food | What Your Butcher Won’t Tell You
“Just the facts, ma’am. Just the facts.” —Sgt. Joe Friday, “Dragnet” series
Yesterday, my friend Tina left my house with her hands over both ears...
Volunteers shine at ‘Be The Difference’ Awards
On May 8, the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz is throwing a fête to honor the contributions of those who give their time, talent...
Scotts Valley roller derby team wins second consecutive national title
Scotts Valley’s Santa Cruz Derby Groms female division team, the Gromshells, claimed their second consecutive Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) National Championship on July...
