At last count there are at least 10 banks in the City of Sonoma and more coming: Bank of the West, Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bank, Exchange Bank, Sonoma Bank, WestAmerica Bank, Rabobank, Citibank, Union Bank and Bank of America. It seems like a new... Continue
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Europe has a lengthy history of philosophical thought, ranging from ancient Greeks such as Aristotle up to and including English, French and German philosophers of the 20th Century. Knowing and the nature of knowing have occupied some of the greatest minds in Western culture. On... Continue
Most people I know don’t think about hell too often. I brought it up cheerfully at breakfast the other day but perhaps it was too early to talk about it; everyone just stared at me. Then again, I might have just been the only morning... Continue
Tax season may be over, but don’t let that stop you from plotting and planning ways of legitimately keeping tax dollars in your pocket. So here are a few tips to help you through the rest of the year. Change your withholdings - If you... Continue
A media frenzy ensued recently when in London, England, an ice-cream shop began to advertise and sell ice-cream made with mother’s milk. “Baby Gaga,” flavored with vanilla and lemon zest, was advertised as a bit sweeter and not as thick as standard ice-cream. Almost immediately,... Continue
Life as we know it is made up of proteins, amino acid structures of great variety allowing for the assembly of DNA, RNA the other solid structures of living things. At the scale of individual proteins, we are talking about structures that are micro-cellular; literally... Continue
There have been many articles written about abuse and exploitation of the world’s environment; over-fishing of the oceans, deforestation of the rain forests, and extinction of various species of birds, mammals and amphibians. What’s not covered as often is the depletion of the American wallet.... Continue
Do leaders in the nonprofit sector exhibit more effective leadership skills than their for-profit counterparts? That’s what a major study has concluded. In a national study of 2,800 leaders conducted by the Community Resource Exchange, researchers discovered that nonprofit leaders scored higher in 14 of... Continue
My mother will be 89-years-old this year, and during a recent visit I suggested we rent a car, drive to New Rochelle from Manhattan, and take a look at the house she grew up in. I’d never seen the house at 10 Argyle Avenue, and... Continue
Dear Bonnie: I read your last column about getting your dependents before the ex could take them with great interest. But I have something of a different situation and it’s with my current spouse, not an ex. I wonder if you can help me. Because... Continue