Here we discuss the joys of Skype and other topics.
Wherein we discuss the jazz teleprompter stylings of Bill Clinton.
Reflections on Politics and Creativity during a Presidential Election.
After two years in Davis, I'll be leaving my "second home" for the next stop- the "real world."
It never ceases to amaze how people treat animals with such cruelty. There are scores and scores of examples. One particularly cruel example is glue traps
SceneShot is a free iPhone app for going out. Flip through real-time pictures and videos of what’s going on right now at Places around Davis and other college towns. Available 9/24.
From my experiences in Davis so far, Zia's Delicatessen has the best sandwiches in town. They are definitely worth a visit for lunch.
Discussions of ninjas and other changes in Davis.
Traveling to a government school gave us a very different glimpse into Indonesian education. Breaking the fast at Ewang's home gave us a very different glimpse into Indonesian lifestyles, too.
These fun exercises allow you to bond with your pet and burn calories at the same time.
Celebrating Youth!
Teaching in Indonesia continues to surprise me - today's travels to a farmer's market was a pleasant assault on my senses, followed by a surprising dress code violation!
will the next Facebook & Google be centered in Davis and Yolo County? hear how this can happen with your help from Perry Gregg, President, Davis Startups
Facebook Founders Use GRATs to Avoid Excessive Taxation: You Can Too!
A car exploded near Davis Target, back in April. A witness to the fire has tried to find out the cause of the explosion and information on the seemingly very slow fire dept response.
My second day teaching in Indonesia taught me a lesson in gift giving, how to cook bananas with cheese and chocolate, and the awareness that we really are all more alike than we know.
Reflecting on homelessness and democracy in this week's pub quiz newsletter. Join us Monday nights at de Vere's!
Discovery whether you need an estate plan.
Fact: 97% of RDA money comes out of the city's general fund.
In this Pub Quiz newsletter, we discuss vacationing.
Local dancer and mom is headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. She muses on how her life in Davis enabled that to happen.
We celebrate Kevin and Natalie in this week's Pub Quiz newsletter.
My first day of teaching at a Muslim boarding school in Indonesia was an eye-opening experience.
Spending time exploring Indonesian grocery stores and shopping malls taught me how much we have in common, and how much of our American culture is evident 8,000 miles from home.
A little update before we set sail on a rambling, shambling tour of Ireland!
Jakarta, Indonesia is a little like Los Angeles - large, crowded, and full of traffic. Our welcome at the public junior high school, however, made the long trip worth it.
There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.
Pet health tips: Part 2 - Keeping Your Pet Cool in the Summer
GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated nonprofits in Davis, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top-rated nonprofits to give, volunteer, or intern with.
This Pub Quiz newsletter from Dr. Andy should result in no nightmares!
Two days of travel to Indonesia via LA and Hong Kong left me feeling a bit spoiled, but definitely grateful for the comfortable hotel bed at the end of my journey.
Summer reflections, and an invitation to attend the weekly de Vee's Irish Pub Pub Quiz.
Part 2 - Tips On Keeping Your Pet Cool in the Summer
What do you think about texting? What about texting people who are inside the same house?
Bring the campfire to your kitchen: Inside Out S'Mores Brownies!
Tips On Keeping Your Pet Cool This Summer
Dear new City Council -- I will be responsible for my fireplace & shopping bags. You be responsible for a balanced budget & basic city services. Satire from the "old days" of nanny gov.
Reflection on Summertime in Anticipation of Tonight's de Vere's Irish Pub Pub Quiz.
How running out of gas on the family vacation settled everyody down for a grear road trip.
In a few weeks I will take off on a global adventure to Jakarta, Indonesia, to study global learning practices. Follow me on my journey!