by Christine | Jun 23, 2010 | Welcome Column
The last day of school! How the summer stretched before us kids. September was unimaginable, the same way that being 100 years old is impossible for a 50 year-old to imagine. Shoes were tossed into the closet, dresses thrown in the hamper and the proper uniform of sun...
by Christine | Apr 25, 2010 | Welcome Column
I hate saying “Good-bye,” to folks that I love, don’t you? When I made my final rounds at the fairgrounds in Turlock last Sunday, I made it a point to say, “So long,” “See you later,” or “Love You,” to the bluegrass friends. I didn’t tell anyone “good-bye.” It was a...
by Christine | Jun 26, 2010 | Welcome Column
Day one, Thursday, June 17, 2010, CBA Father’s Day Festival, 35th Anniversary, and the day was warm. Warm enough for the skin to need protection from harm’s rays. Rays being projected from the mammoth fireball in the sky. Rays that are inconsequential to those with...
by Christine | Aug 29, 2017 | Welcome Column
Last night I received a phone call from Bryan McClenahan, son of Lou and Sunshine, letting know that his mother has passed away. There’s a lot I could, and will, say about my beloved friend, but I’m unable to do that now. This will take time to...
by Christine | Feb 8, 2013 | Welcome Column
Superbowl Sunday yesterday. They figure about a billion people were tuned into that game. It’s true, a large percentage were there for the guacamole and cheese dip, some for the commercials, and some for the halftime show, which as I understand it, has something to do...
by Christine | Aug 18, 2014 | Welcome Column
I hope you all went outside last week and had a good look at the moon. It’s a beautiful sight on any clear night but 2014 is a special year because the moon’s orbit moves especially close to the earth earth for the full moons of July, August and September. The same...
