There is a harsh irony to the fact that when, in the early morning hours of October 9, 2017, Bernie Krause looked out through the glass panel of his front door and saw a ring of fire encircling his Glen Ellen home, he knew at... Continue
The self is not a static entity. Instead, it is a dynamic and ever-changing construct shaped by our experiences, relationships, and even the passage of time itself Continue
By John Staley I’m scared right now, and I don’t need to go into detail as to why. We may have different algorithms, but we all have the same internet. Myopic vandals are wreaking havoc at breakneck speeds with seemingly nothing to stop them. In... Continue
Wake Up Sonoma is revising and refocusing its mission in the light of the new administration unleashing radical attacks on democracy including federal agencies and their employees, threatening the well-being of our most vulnerable populations, violating the privacy of citizen financial and other information, and... Continue
The latest research is revealing clues about how you might be able to lower your chances of getting dementia. Here’s what the science says about keeping your mind sharp Continue
On Valentine's Day Picazo Café held a Grand Re-Opening. The Chavez Picazo family is beyond grateful for the unconditional support of their amazing community—"our Picazo Café family and friends." Friday was no exception; the community showed up and expressed their love. The Picazo team ended... Continue
The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Committee is offering a unique work, learning and cultural experience this Fall for a Sonoma area resident to work the wine harvest in the famous wine town of Tokaj, Hungary. Sonoma and the world-class wine region of Tokaj have been Sister... Continue
To many of us, witnessing the cruelty of people now in power is heartbreaking and discouraging, even to the point of serious depression and in some cases thoughts of suicide. Thoughtful people I know are asking themselves what to do. It’s never been easy to... Continue
Do married people become less satisfied over time? People who stay married tend to grow more dissatisfied as time goes on, research finds. Continue
Some things are so obvious that you don’t have to hire an expert to confirm them. Those of us who were here during the 2017 fire storm know what the road traffic was like. At times, it was a gridlock. The Valley of the Moon... Continue