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Your Office Coach: Tread softly to address colleague’s volume

March 6, 2012

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A finicky Labrador? It can happen

October 13, 2009

Our 1 1/2-year-old lab, Gunner, is a picky eater. He will eat a

Universal designs for the home

December 27, 2012

Designs, style, materials and colors have evolved through the years. I remember mustard yellow appliances, Formica counters, narrow hallways and the dark wood casings of homes built in the ’50s and ’60s. Most of us felt modern as we painted the wood trim white, brought in red and orange shag carpets, added acoustic ceilings and rain lamps into our space. The ’70s ushered in earthtones complimented with grass paper on our walls.

Churches provide meals to the community

April 10, 2013

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.

Voila! – a wonderful new discovery – Martin Ranch

June 13, 2013

It is really exciting when you are introduced to a new adventure, particularly one that involves great new people. Well, that’s what happened to Lady M and me a couple of weekends ago. You see, at a recent Community Solutions event, we along with four other couples, bid on and won a luncheon at the Martin Ranch Winery in Gilroy. I knew in advance we would have a good time since we would be with terrific friends. But, I had no idea that it would be as totally enjoyable as it turned out.

Neil Berg’s ‘101 Years of Broadway’: A delicious taste of Broadway

February 8, 2012

The magnificent music of Broadway for a Broadway musical lover is mesmerizing and enthralling. Brilliant music and clever lyrics tell a story that can stir the senses and take you to another place.

There is something so fine about Memorial Day

May 22, 2012

I was a lucky kid; I grew up in “Small Town America” during the 1950s. And although my Colorado hometown wasn’t “small” by most standards (roughly 100,000 people), it felt that way because we were encapsulated within our close-knit neighborhoods.

Time to stand up for equal pay for women

June 12, 2012

The first concert I ever attended at the Shoreline amphitheater was memorable. I took my eldest daughter and three of her close pre-teen friends to see the Spice Girls. Not knowing what to expect, I didn’t bring a blanket to claim our little area of real estate to view the concert. As the five of us sat on the grass, we were surrounded by a sea of blankets occupied by screaming teen girls.

Hikers celebrate God in nature

March 7, 2012

It is not uncommon to hear people say something like: “I don’t need to go to church. I can worship God in nature on a sandy seashore or even a golf course.” Well, a group of Bay Area Christians have formed an organization that combines worship of God and appreciation of nature.

There’s more to that cute head tilt

December 18, 2013

Q: When our dog hears a funny noise, he tips his head sideways to listen. We think it's adorable, but why does he do this?

How to use the Stayman convention

Sequins at the supermarket and other fashion faux pas

When two super-shoppers hit the (auto) mall

We need a king of the road to recovery

Hiking Barry’s Pinnacle loop

Your Office Coach: Tread softly to address colleague’s volume

A finicky Labrador? It can happen

Universal designs for the home

Churches provide meals to the community

Voila! – a wonderful new discovery – Martin Ranch

Neil Berg’s ‘101 Years of Broadway’: A delicious taste of Broadway

There is something so fine about Memorial Day

Time to stand up for equal pay for women

Hikers celebrate God in nature

There’s more to that cute head tilt

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