Time alarm clock went off: oh wait, it’s summer, no alarm clock, Minutes spent thinking of activities and adventures to embark on: 30, Number of activities thought up: 3 (eat, sleep, write) With summer stretching lazily ahead, it’s easy to get caught up in the... Continue
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Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Barbecue essentials include a “Danger Men Cooking” apron, unbreakable plastic stemware, festive platters and stainless steel cooking utensils. On July 4, 1776 our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and handed Americans yet another reason to throw a party. The... Continue
Tinted windows help to protect upholstery from damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Photo by Ryan Lely. Now that summer is officially here, it’s time to protect your vehicle’s interior and upholstery, and the engine’s cooling system from the intense heat and ultraviolet rays... Continue
The school has commissioned 30 new Lola-built FJR-50s – Formula Jim Russell-50 years – a new race car based on Formula 3, the stepping stone to Formula 1. Photo Submitted. As another school year comes to a close and the long days of summer settle... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I am interested in getting a ferret. I have a friend in the Midwest who has one and loves her very much. I live alone and wanted to have one and was even considering getting a breeding pair. What do you think?... Continue
One of the many vintage autos that line the streets of Cuba. Photo Submitted. The flight from Cancun to Havana takes only 45 minutes, but in that short time, one is transported to a world of 50 years ago. Ancient American cars rumble down the... Continue
You may be living next to, or perhaps down the street from, someone who does something that disturbs you on a regular and continuous basis. That something could be a dog, a neighbor that throws loud parties, a particularly foul odor, a home-operated car repair... Continue
Last week, Sun photographer Ryan Lely (aka Flash) and I took the first of what we hope to be monthly Road Trips, exploring the countryside and exhorting people to venture beyond the Valley’s borders for entertaining diversions. The excursion to Oxbow Public Market, named for... Continue
As a leading panelist in the French American Conference of Entrepreneurs (www. Face-paris.com) in Paris, June 27 and 28, Mayor Joanne Sanders will explore the possibilities of entrepreneurial benefit between France and Sonoma. Sanders, the founder of Bolt Staffing and an accomplished entrepreneur in her... Continue
SUBMITTED PHOTO The Sonoma Valley High School music department acquired three silver and one bronze award during the 2007-2008 school year. This year’s’ Sonoma Valley High School chorus and madrigals went out in style. The two musical groups were a huge success, boasting an array... Continue