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 Like most people, you probably save and invest throughout your working years so that you’ll be able to afford a comfortable retirement.

“Big ideas don’t often come from small tents.” – Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

We’ve all heard the magic words that seem to get our adrenalin flowing a bit faster. Some examples: “THEY’RE OFF”; or, how about “GENTLEMEN. START YOUR ENGINES” (my apologies to Ms. Patrick); or the famous call to action on the food cook-off,  “CONTESTANTS, GRAB YOUR POTS;” and who could forget the announcement that the curling competition is about to start with a resounding; “GET OFF THE ICE, STUPID” – or something to that effect. Anyway, the most famous and recognizable announcement of all would have to be, “PLAY BALL.”

Today is a very special day for my family because it would have been my mom's 70th birthday. There is no doubt we miss her, but we are able to connect with her through a few favorite recipes. This week, I pay a special tribute to my mom and share what is quite possibly her most widely beloved recipe and how it has evolved.

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Summer vacation is already half over; woe is me! I love

If you have a teenager, you know love. Seriously, as the mom of

Nearly a year ago, members of two historic South Valley churches embarked on an exciting adventure. The Gilroy United Methodist Church (7600 Church St.) and the Morgan Hill United Methodist Church (17175 Monterey Road) began sharing co-pastors.

The sun shines 300 days a year. The climate is tropical without the humidity. Descendants of another century were known as "stone-slingers" and cultured black pearls are indigenous to these tropical islands.