by Christine | Nov 24, 2010 | Welcome Column
Since I write the Wednesday Welcome Column, every year I get the prime spot at Thanksgiving time. This Thanksgiving, my family and I will be giving thanks for the presence of my mother, who has come through some serious threats to her health just a few days ago, and...
by Christine | Apr 14, 2010 | Welcome Column
Let’s see, what shall I write about? What’s on my mind? More aptly – what’s on my mind that I can tell the rest of the world about? Well, the campout this weekend is on my mind. I am looking forward to heading out to Turlock and enjoying the company of extended CBA...
by Christine | May 8, 2010 | Welcome Column
Sarah Bellum is a graduate student at California State University, Sacramento. She lives in Grass Valley, California. Her thesis project for her Masters Degree involves a strange phenomenon that occurs every year in Grass Valley, always during the middle of June. A...
by Christine | Jan 22, 2020 | Welcome Column
Two beloved music venues are calling it quits very soon: The Amnesia in San Francisco, and Armando’s in Martinez. Both venues have presented a TON of music over the years, and I have great memories playing both places. Both were unique and funky – I feel blessed...
by Christine | Feb 20, 2018 | Welcome Column
Thrift is considered by most a positive attribute. “Cheap” on the other hand has negative connotations. I’m proud to say I’m a little of both. I still wear tee shirts that are 20 years old. Not just because I like them (some have nostalgic logos for...
by Christine | Mar 1, 2015 | Welcome Column
“Yes, sweetie…not a problem. Yes just change plans,” my wife tells my son over the phone. “What?” I growl across the room. “Change plans again? This is bull….” She sets the phone down,” He said he’s bringing his fishing pole.” This was the second consecutive weekend...
