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Home run with the ’56 Corvette

July 19, 2013

I certainly hope you enjoyed all of the great Morgan Hill Independence Day festivities. I know Lady M and I did. The music, the races, the martinis – oops. And of particular fun was the parade on the Fourth. You see, that was the coming out party for the latest edition to the Miller family. It was the first time that our ’56 Corvette, “Beauty,” was on display for all to see. And I not only got to drive the parade route during the Classic Car Cruise with our friend, Jim, but I chauffeured another friend, Santa Clara Valley Water District board member and former mayor Dennis Kennedy, in the parade. What a kick.

Celebrate Constitution Day Sept. 17

July 3, 2007

"I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival ... it ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other."

Weigh the pros and cons before switching jobs

February 28, 2012

Q: I’m having trouble deciding whether to change jobs. For a number of

10 things to know before you hire an agent

October 19, 2012

Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need good information before you make any moves.

Volunteerism anyone?

April 12, 2012

Are you someone who enjoys contributing to large efforts? Are you looking for an easy, low-commitment opportunity to improve Morgan Hill? If so, come one, come all because May 19 is City Beautification Day. This is your opportunity to beautify our town.

The devil is in the details of merit pay

February 16, 2012

Let's talk about teacher evaluation. This is one of the most complex topics in education, and I cannot say that I have the answer. What I do have, however, is the perspective of a teacher who cares deeply about the success of the public schools, the reputation of the profession and of my own school, and the experiences that students have every day.

Those magical words of spring are about to echo across the country

March 29, 2013

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.”

State money switches – forestry, fire, too – rouse voter suspicion

March 29, 2013

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.

‘Fans’ get your heads in the game

September 5, 2013

Regular readers of “Much Ado ...” know I am a longtime baseball fan. That will never change. But the days for me to make my annual contribution to those who bring us America’s national pastime, may be numbered.

Laugh your stress away with snicker therapy at comedy improv

Cemetery holds Day of the Dead celebration

SVCT’s Members Choice awards handed out

Getting Out: Filoli more than just an estate

Term limits harm to leadership never more obvious

Home run with the ’56 Corvette

Celebrate Constitution Day Sept. 17

Weigh the pros and cons before switching jobs

10 things to know before you hire an agent

Volunteerism anyone?

The devil is in the details of merit pay

Those magical words of spring are about to echo across the country

State money switches – forestry, fire, too – rouse voter suspicion

‘Fans’ get your heads in the game

There is more than one way to save for college

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