Who knew how spooky a bookstore could be . . . but then again, it is October. Witches, goblins, and ghouls, but no dead bodies at the recent book reading at Bay Books.
We were off to see the wizard . . . but we're back now! There were lions, but no tigers or bears, thankfully! I still have no ruby red slippers, but I soon plan to have that corrected!
Until my father became ill, I simply did not realize how much I love him, or just how much I need him in my life.
Are you curious as a monkey about all these art sculptures to be found around San Ramon? I was, so Monkey, my sock monkey, and I had some treasure hunting fun this week!
Mastering the fine art of metal clay.
Sometimes you just can't hide from Murphy's Law – it finds you even in the joyous moments!
Teens love to read and here are some titles that will keep them excited.
Books with local interest are enjoyable. Recognizing places make the reading more personal – thus more fun.
Warning, reading this blog will make you crave cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies and other high calorie foods. You will also be very jealous if you don't happen to have a live-in chef too.
"Special Spaces" brings a charity event to San Ramon to help terminally ill children in the bay.
I just have to say, that while I have owned many, many pets, I always think adoption first. There are some really good pets out there, who really need a good home!
When health is on the line, the school that the sufferer attends shouldn't matter. All that matters is getting the sufferer back on track and stabilized. After that, anything can happen.
One of San Ramon’s well respected teen entrepreneurs and community leaders Nitin Yenigalla is getting ready to head off to college this Saturday!
The road from the Cold War's Cuban Missile Crisis to 9/11.
Local animal shelters are full of great animals, like our dog, Lady. We adopted this great border collie nine years ago and consider her to be an important part of our family.
An eating disorder treatment team will provide support, insight and guidance for you and your child. They will be with you every step of the way during recovery.
It seems counter-intuitive, but it's actually more helpful to stretch those muscles after they're all limbered up from exercise.
This is a story about a time my dad came to watch my son play lacrosse a few years ago. I came home and wrote this story that evening...
Happily ever after can happen – and I can honestly say that after 19 years I am still married, happily ever after!
Not everything goes as planned when it comes to eating disorders. Men, listen up!
One person's struggle with lack of routine.
In order to effectively beat an eating disorder, both you and your child need strength, motivation, and health. With a support network, beating an eating disorder becomes much easier.
Jerry Lewis' presence, lighting up television screens across America on Labor Day weekend, will be greatly missed.
Even teens can still appreciate the critters at the zoo and don't forget, we have one of the best zoos, right in our backyard – in Oakland!
As a parent, you’re supposed to be there to answer any and all questions that your child asks. But when it comes to a child with an eating disorder, it’s a whole new ball game.
I'm not going to lie, sharing a meal with a person who has an eating disorder is tough. Here are some tips to make it just a little bit easier.
Sometimes what appears to be a mid-life crisis, is nothing more than searching for your soul ... and finding it.
If you live against open space, all you can do is learn to live and appreciate nature. Remember, snakes and coyotes can't read signs and don't follow the human rules. Ever.
Exploring Eugene O'Neill's house is a trip into the past as well as into nature.
A "grownup" uses social media to find a piece of the past and reminisce
Looking for good books? I have some ideas for the teens and adults.
Summertime brings many good memories...here are a few of mine.
Learn about a web-based program that is fun for kids of all ages and prepares them for tests and quizzes.
I'd like to think we're a community of people who value different cultures, customs, opinions and voices. But are we?
Top 10 tips to maintain a perfectly clean home – maybe!
Everyone has a version of family, some more different than others.
To the mothers and grandmothers everywhere who have sacrificed to make our world a little better.
Lifetime East Coaster moves to San Ramon, leaving snow and friends behind.
On how a staycation reminded this San Ramon resident that there's no place like home.
The inspiration needed to forge on in the battle against eating disorders.