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My friends and I decided to spend our last night before the

July 4 is a time much loved by most residents of the United

Forgive my crabby mood – blame it on the end this past weekend of Daylight Saving Time and the unfortunate return of Standard Time.

There are lots of sayings having to do with brain power. Sayings like, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” – false – and “You’re never too old to learn something new,” – true.

According to census data, Morgan Hill is a prosperous community. Even the casual observer will notice the million dollar homes lining many streets and expensive luxury cars choking parking lots.

“Kids don’t stay with you if you do it right. It’s the one job where, the better you are, the more surely you won’t be needed in the long run.” –

Mortgages haven't been this cheap for decades. You would have to

Many of Hollister's churches share a unique ecumenical tradition, participation in a worship experience called “Holy Stir.” Several times a year members of a variety of congregations gather together to share a common liturgy of prayers, message and music.

Perhaps it was the perfect removal of crust on your sandwich, the cheerful way she had six dozen cookies ready for the bake sale or the sneaky way she was able to “encourage” you to eat another serving of vegetables. Many of us have such memories of mom. Some of mine are seeing my mom at my elementary school’s Thursday hot lunch, the secret sundae stops on the way to the grocery store and the sound of her “he, he, he” style laugh.