Tag: columns
Finance | Cryptocurrency: The Emperor’s Fine Clothing
“The ultimate irony of crypto… is that crypto is succeeding by doing exactly the opposite of what it was originally intended for… Crypto will...
TherapyWorks | The Power of Habits: Transforming Your Life and Mental...
As a mental health expert, one of the most profound truths I’ve observed is that small, consistent habits can create a ripple effect that...
The Mountain Gardener | Get Excited About Bare Root Edibles
A visit to any of our local nurseries at this time of year is like a visit to the candy store for a gardener....
Mayor’s Message | Weathering the Storms: Scotts Valley Looks Ahead to...
As we step into 2025, we must acknowledge the unprecedented events that recently tested our community's resilience. Our long-held scientific belief that tornadoes do...
Plain Talk About Food | Finally, Dungeness Crab! A Culinary Cautionary...
“Be careful what you wish for, it might be more than you can handle.”
That thought immediately came to mind, that late afternoon while staring...
The Mountain Gardener | For the Love of Roses
January is almost over with nary a raindrop. Our days have been lovely and many of my plants have started growing earlier than usual....
Finance | Date the Rate but Marry the House
Bummer Bob gripes over dinner, where most financial decisions get solved: “We just can’t afford a gorgeous river house in Brookdale now. Thirty-year mortgages...
The Mountain Gardener | Houseplants — Good for You and Your...
I look out my sliding glass doors and see tall redwoods and stately oaks, but on the inside I enjoy the green and sometimes...
Plain Talk About Food | Napkins, Then and Now
“Mae West has been on more laps than a napkin.” —Walter Winchel
Yesterday, while ironing my umpteenth holiday napkin, I was remembering our “napkin box”...
The Mountain Gardener | What’s Old is New Again: Gardening Trends...
In the spirit of my annual New Year’s resolution to learn something new every day, I did some research on Calscape about adding butterfly...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 28, 2025
Choir concerts to celebrate Christmas season
The Spring Lakes Park Choir will be performing three identical concerts to celebrate the Christmas season.
They will be performing...
