Tag: columns
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...
Strictly Business | Leadership & Heart: Women’s Inner Strength Movement
Jennifer Young is a force of nature. She has an infectious wit and undeniable intelligence. Her love of working with details and structure and...
Guest Column | Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy
“Could a greater miracle take place than to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?” —Henry Davis Thoreau
That day in Boulder Creek was...
Fitness | Lifestyle Change vs. New Year’s Resolution
It’s the time of year when many of us create ambitious New Year’s resolutions and with good intentions to follow through. We reflect on...
The Mountain Gardener | The 2025 Pantone Color of the Year
Every year when the Pantone Color of the Year is announced, I write a column about all the great plants that echo that color....
Plain Talk About Food | A Little Box of Raisins
Reaching for a box of golden raisins for my persimmon puddings in Ben Lomond market the other day, I smiled, remembering the little box...
Finance | Accounting for Your Financial Plan
“In the world of finance, the best accounting is like poetry—precise, impactful and timeless.” —Daniel Adams
Every New Year, calculate your present resources, income, expenditures...
The Mountain Gardener | Happy New Year 2025
I’ve been on this planet for quite a few years now, so why is it always hard for me to get my head around...
Guest Column | Reflecting on 12 Years of Service in Santa...
During the past 12 years, as your Fifth District Supervisor covering Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley, it has been my honor to...
News Briefs | Published June 12, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in Highway 9 crash
A 30-year-old Martinez man died Sunday after his motorcycle crashed along Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek, according to...
