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The last weeks of summer are what I like to call “Christmas for Grown Ups.” Yes, it’s that wonderful time of year when all the kids go back to school. Seriously, it should be a national holiday. It would be awesome. We could have traditions like buying new clothes, new books and pencils and rulers…and countdown calendars to the big day so that parents don’t miss the best day ever.

Take English American Sign Language, a deaf actor, an award-winning play by the deaf actor’s (hearing) wife, a director that carries a super able cast, mix well and you have an enlightening glance into the life of a non-hearing man who refuses to be silent.

My name is No-no Lulu and I am a chewer.

Last year, on the same day that Californians narrowly approved

It’s beginning to look like California will get bullet trains after all, but it won’t be quite as grandiose a system as what the state’s High Speed Rail Authority at first wanted or what voters approved in the 2008 Proposition 1A.

Writing may not seem like a strenuous activity, but it can hurt! Gripping a small implement places potentially painful pressures on the tiny muscles of the hands and fingers. Writing frequently or for long durations escalates the risk of pain.

Sometimes, due to the nature of an issue or a limited amount of time in which to make a decision, we are unable to seek input from our community. As we continue our efforts to improve achievement for all students, we are also committed to building a school district that better meets the needs of our community. To this end, the Morgan Hill Unified School District conducted a community survey last month to ascertain levels of interest in alternative grade configurations and program variation while generating new, innovative ideas. The survey results have been tallied so it is time to share the data.

Cupcakes aren’t typically paired with wine, but if you like smooth wines with a hint of sweetness as I do; you may also like Cupcake Vineyard wines.

Thanksgiving is approaching and, as usual, I am hosting family