Eagle eyes

For the 8th annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids, Sunday, January 12, experienced birders will lead small teams of youngsters on 90-minute birding routes following an introductory "Binocular Boot Camp.” The objective: inspire birders and conservationists of the future, while encouraging families to enjoy and... Continue

Master Gardener series returns

Sonoma Community Center and the Sonoma Valley Master Gardeners are partnering on a second annual lecture series on home garden care. The free lectures will be held the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at Sonoma Community Center. Master Gardener Carlyss van Ness... Continue

Rise and shine and smile

Happy New Year. I love it. It’s time to reorganize. It’s time to think differently. My mother always used to tell me that when one wakes in the morning, the troubles of yesterday must be forgotten. It is a conscious decision. It is important to... Continue

Economic class stratification: the challenge of our time

The Millennials are the first generation of Americans who will see their living standards decline from that of their parent’s generation. The combination of harshly reduced living standards (enforced by the Wall Street/Washington austerity consensus), accompanied by markedly decreased job security and constant competition for... Continue

The explicit and the hidden

It’s notable that so much of that which make us uniquely human remains hidden until we die. Metaphysical strands and threads invisibly connect us to each other, things and events in which we had a part, stretching through time and space often unacknowledged and unseen.... Continue

Happy new food year!

Here we are y’all...2014. Can you believe it? As each year passes, it’s always hard to believe that yet another one has come and gone. Personally, my 2013 was a wonderfully yummy year, filled with many fabulous meals and experiences shared with friends and family. ... Continue