Posted on October 20, 2015
To really have a better understanding of our historic past, one must connect the dots. Sonoma’s unique history did not simply occur... Continue
Posted on May 22, 2015
What do the Grateful Dead, Bear Flag Revolt, The Chosen Family, an 8,000-year-old Native American site, a Victorian estate, Camilo... Continue
Posted on April 16, 2015
In my previous column, I reported upon the death of my father. After having just arrived in Cairo with my son James, I received the... Continue
Posted on April 1, 2015
My son, James, had raised money for a women’s education program in the Nubian village of Gharb Aswan, Egypt. To hopefully encourage... Continue
Posted on March 5, 2015
There is an age-old tradition playing out at Sonoma Valley High School. Well, that may be stretching it just a bit, however, as the... Continue
Posted on February 18, 2015
Sonoma may be criticized for plenty of things, although none come to mind, however, there is one thing we do better than any other... Continue
Posted on February 5, 2015
What a confusing winter. Once again, spring is coming fast and judging from the wildflowers springing up around our hillsides and Valley... Continue
Posted on January 22, 2015
Lately there has been a stir over at Maxwell Farms Regional Park. There are discussions in the works about upgrading the park to... Continue
Posted on January 7, 2015
A resolution is a promise to oneself to improve upon one’s previous actions, or lack thereof. In that vein, I will end the year... Continue
Posted on December 10, 2014
This week I bring to the forefront Ina Coolbrith. Jack London was quite taken with her, stating her to be the noblest woman he had... Continue