Dear Dr. Forsythe: My white cat Snowbell has pink ears—well, actually they are getting red on the tips. My mom says they need sunscreen, but I think she should wear a hat. Lately they have started bleeding and I’m worried some day they could fall... Continue
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Last Saturday evening, Pets Lifeline held their Silver Anniversary “Bone Appétit!” dinner and auction. The event was held and catered by the Lodge at Sonoma and was attended by 200 people. Altogether the event raised $90,000. Susan Simons, Executive Director at Pets Lifeline said, “We... Continue
Have you noticed that the shades of the afternoon light have shifted from intense brightness to warm golden tones, marking the transition from summer to early fall and harvest? The squirrels are chattering again and snatching the last of the walnuts, taking bites from the... Continue
Concerned with men spending rent money in saloons rather than on the family, groups like the Women's Christian Temperance Union supported Prohibition. Submitted photoProhibition – or what Herbert Hoover called “the noble experiment” – had unintended consequences on American history. In the years following the... Continue
Collector's glasses from last year's festival. Photo by Ryan LelyThe Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival takes place September 28-30 in and around Sonoma’s historic Plaza. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Sonoma’s Heritage,” honoring the Valley’s rich history and culture. If you or your nonprofit... Continue
As earth moves on the west side of Highway 12 in preparation for the construction of the new Valley of the Moon Teen Center, an art project is also underway at the center. The brainchild of Shelly Willis of the Sonoma Community Center and the... Continue
The 110th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is rapidly approaching and will take place September 28-30 in and around Sonoma’s historic Plaza. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Sonoma’s Heritage,” honoring the Valley’s rich history and culture. The nonprofit Vintage Festival is organized each year... Continue
As I discussed in last week’s column, we sometimes feel hurt, upset or emotionally wounded by something our partner does. While we are fully responsible for our pain, it is important to communicate that pain to our partner. If we had a physical injury that... Continue
Steve Kyle in front of his bike. Photo Submitted.We turned north and headed towards Glacier National Park with stop-overs in Jackson's Hole, Wyoming and Yellowstone. Unfortunately, when we got past Livingston, Montana, the forest fires in northern Montana forced a route change. But I'm happy.... Continue
Trundling along in the Sebastiani vineyard block, just west of Fourth Street East, the Jolly Green Goddess came upon Fred Burger, who has planted Valley Oak trees to both lend shade and restore native trees to the area. Burger was snipping suckers off the trunks... Continue