“The quality of mercy is not strained…it is twice blest. It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.” — Portia in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice The subject of mercy is in the news lately, not the least of which because Episcopal Bishop Mariann... Continue
Chemical laws are necessary to fully appreciate the richness inherent in the transformations of inanimate matter, as well as the emergence of life itself Continue
Wildlife cameras set out in open spaces to capture images of mountain lions, bears, birds, and whatever else happens to amble by, have helped researchers, naturalists and the rest of us learn more about wildlife. Who knew that multiple mountain lions ventured from the Mayacamas... Continue
2008, Brooke and Matt had their second child, a girl. Not long after my son and his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. They not only had the nerve to move, they took my grandchildren with them—and this is their first time back. Brooke and the... Continue
Our quest for ease may be bad for us. The technologies of convenience are sabotaging skills and activities that connect us to the world and to others. Continue
The City of Sonoma has invited the community to participate in the upcoming Council Goal Setting Session on Thursday, January 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Blue Oak Room at the Lodge at Sonoma. This meeting will... Continue
Working on many projects over my 12 years in office, I have been reminded of the legacies of the Supervisors before me. Ig Vella, Janet Nicholas, Michael Cale, and Valerie Brown have all left their imprints in the planning of the Valley. Their legacies include... Continue
By Seth Dolinsky Happy 2025. This is the second in a series of articles on our local farms, focusing on those committed to feeding Sonomans on a large scale. The first on the list is one of the oldest farms in Sonoma Valley, selling staples,... Continue
Science can’t prove there’s no free will because the question of free will is not a scientific question but a philosophical one Continue
By Anna Pier On January 18 the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art opened to the public a spectacular exhibition, Book Becoming Art 芸術になった本, featuring contemporary, hand-crafted artist books that showcase the artistry and innovative possibilities of bookmaking. Three guest co-curators from Sonoma have brought this... Continue