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Reinventing the Brown Bag Lunch

We want our kids to eat healthy at school, but don’t know what to give them so often it’s easier to send them off with lunch money for the cafeteria which most of us don't feel all that great about. Here are some alternative ideas.

Reinventing the Brown Bag Lunch

We want our kids to eat healthy at school, but don’t know what to give them so often it’s easier to send them off with lunch money for the cafeteria which most of us don't feel all that great about. Here are some alternative ideas.

Stop Gas Tax Rate Increase Set For July 1st

Film Review : The Great Gatsby

THE GREAT GATSBY roars. It enacts the vibrancy of unparalleled sumptuousness– delightful and venerably captivating!

The Soy Conundrum: Part 2

Is soy a human food? My answer is a tentative maybe. Here are more reasons why...

Baby Bird Season

Butterflies, blooms, and now baby birds. It's happiness in our garden.

In The News: Powder Works on an Island

This island turned out to be a fantasy.

Eating Healthy: Three Things to Increase Health

Do you read your labels? Food never used to have labels- it grew that way! GMO, high ORAC, super foods: Be informed; get the low-down and take charge with a healthier eating plan.

Facilitating Serendipity and Enhancing Learning with Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities can bring joy to children of all ages, while also improving skills, and cognitive brain abilities.

Concerned about decisions in Pinole and the future of our Fire Services

Hearing so many different opinions about the fire services here in Pinole, I went by Fire Station 73 and talked to them to see for myself what is really going on.

Help Us STAMP out Hunger

The food drive is coming to your doorstep! Simply leave a bag of food out Saturday, May 11 for your letter carrier to pick up.

Rededication of Pinole Grove Senior Housing on 4/26

Join us for the rededication of Pinole Grove Senior Housing on Friday 4/26 at 11 am.

The Soy Conundrum: Part 1

If you’ve been following health trends, you are likely as confused as most Americans about soy. Is it healthy for human consumption? My answer is a tentative maybe. Here’s why...

Inkjet Heat Transfer workshop

Workshop taught by Heidi Rand at The Village Shops and Galleries: learn to make unique artwork and gifts using heat transfers.

How Medicare is Improving Coordination of Your Care

Medicare wants to improve your health care by getting your doctor and other care providers to work together more closely.

Stress and the Uncommon Cold

Stress helps create the environment that viruses and bacteria can't resist invading. Learn how NOT to be a perfect host.

Fake It ‘til You Make It

In business, act as if things are working fine. Don’t be inauthentic, but you do not need to bring your dirty laundry out in public.

POINT WILSON

Point Wilson as seen through the eyes of a child, later through the eyes of a teen, and now through the eyes of an adult. Feel free to make your own memories at Pt. Wilson to share with the future.

Boosting Energy: Quick Fix or Slow Burn?

Breakfast is a bowl of frosted corn flakes with skim milk and a cup of black coffee. Zinging you hit the highway for work. By 10am you've been to the break room twice... Sound familiar?

Seasonal Allergies and Nutrition

You've tried everything for your hay-fever, but have you tried eating foods that are low in histamine? Lighten your load and you may lighten your symptoms.

Someone Tried to Scam My Grandmother

Someone called asking for money from my grandmother who fell for it.

Blog: Heed Friedman on Immigration

Republicans, Democrats, and all Americans -- Heed Free-Market Economist Milton Friedman on immigration reform!

Reader Question: Is Eating Yogurt Daily Good for the Average Person?

Is yogurt good for you? The short answer: Maybe... It depends... On a lot of things... like your personal biochemistry, the source of the dairy, and the ingredients in the yogurt to name a few.

Fostering College Readiness at Any Age

It's never too early to start thinking about college.

1956 Vintage Dining Table Set For Sale

Mahagony 1956 vintage dining table set with six chairs all for only $250.00

Blast from the Past: A Preservation Wonderland

The Presidio in San Francisco is its own little universe.

Taming the Dragon: Chonic Headaches and Migraines

Plagued by migraines or by chronic debilitating headaches? Effective detective work holds the key to eradicating the causes of these inner fire breathing dragons that hold so many of us hostage.

B.H.S class of 1998 15 year reunion May 4th!

B.H.S C/O '98 Reunion May 4th!

Reader Question: "What foods are the most important to eat organic?"

Tricky? You bet! Political? Absolutely! Consumer friendly? Nope. What do you do when you can’t afford to eat organically all the time? Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Trevor and the Giant Pear Bin

Family Volunteer Day showcases the benefits of and encourages families working together while introducing kids under 11 years old (who normally can’t volunteer) to community service.

Getting REAL About Nutrition

Confused about what to eat? Concerned about how to get and stay healthy? Separating health from hype starts here: REAL world answers to your REAL world questions!

Caught Between Scylla and Charybdis

Remember the story of Odysseus the Cunning? A clever strategist and inventor of the Trojan Horse, he left the Trojan War as a hero. Learn how to mimic Odysseus' cunning with your financial planning.

Connection Builds Teams

When you're connected with people at work and have satisfying relationships, you will be more productive and happy and more likely to stay with the company.

my rescued kitten named twinkle aka kaepernick

A LOVING, FRIENDLY MISSING KITTEN TWINKLE AKA KAEPERNICK. SEE HIS PICTURE ATTACHED

my rescued kitten named twinkle aka kaepernick

twinkle is a very friendly one year old kitten. he is white except a black tail and a black heartshaped mark on his back near the tail and black right ear. has yellow eyes

Why Don't Trees Grow To the Sky?

Many people think that certain investments, at certainly times, will grow forever. Learn how to avoid falling into this trap in this week's blog.