Restaurant noise levels can make or break out to dinner
Lady M and I went out to dinner the other night and what we hoped would be a quiet, romantic meal was, in part, disappointing because we could barely hear what each other had to say. That didn’t bother Lady M too much because I never have that much to say that she hasn’t heard several times before, or because what I am talking about just doesn’t interest her. I mean how can she not be interested in Buster Posey, Jumbo Joe or the ’Niners? But she isn’t. On the other hand, I love to hear about the beautiful new shoes she saw at Nordy’s, her latest recipe for a flambé, parfait, soufflé rutabaga, and about her hair dresser’s latest romance.
Some words are always uncalled for
It seems that every other week in the media someone is apologizing for something. President Obama apologized to the Afghan people for the accidental burning of the Koran. The reverend Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham, apologized to President Obama for questioning his Christian faith in a cable network interview.
A look at routine vaccinations for felines
Q: Our cat, Princess, is 17 years old and for the past three years has never gone outside. Our veterinarian sent us a reminder that she needs vaccination boosters. Is it really all that necessary for her to get these shots, considering her age and living conditions?
Kirby: New puppy is stealing my thunder
Hello, it's Kirby the dog again. Normally I wouldn't hijack the
‘Rain’ and ‘Secret Order’ are both well done
If you have never seen The Beatles, this will be a close
The road trip and the four-legged child
When I was a kid, our family took a road trip every summer from our home in Colorado to visit my grandparents in Phoenix.
Repetitive strain? Try repetitive rest
Many computer users stay in a “ready-to-go” position at all times without giving arm, hand, shoulder and neck muscles enough opportunities to rest. There's a simple method to correct this. I call it repetitive rest, but one of my clients called it the “zen” of ergonomics, and once you try it you may agree.
State money switches – forestry, fire, too – rouse voter suspicion
One reason Gov. Jerry Brown’s Proposition 30 tax increases passed so handily last fall was that many voters became convinced that if they didn’t say yes to the new levies, the sky would fall.
Crunch Time: Soaking in the early round at Frys.com Open
Today kicks off the last time the Frys.com Open will be in San Martin for at least a year. The tournament is moving to Napa next year, meaning this is the last chance to view the season opening tournament for a while.
