Eagles amongst us
Earlier this week I attended Troop Fourteen’s Court of Honor in which six young men became Eagle scouts. The Boy Scouts of America... Continue
Beer and history
For many parents around the Valley, this is the week their little ones have waited for and dreamed of, for what seemed an eternity... Continue
Henry Weyl: A mayor not forgotten
This week I discuss one of Sonoma’s own, Mr. Henry Weyl. While most simply pass by Weyl’s buildings extending from the corner... Continue
Archaeology Camp
My children remind me daily that summer will soon be here. They are so excited, however, it will take but a few hours, once the last... Continue
Turning Stones at Olompali
What do the Grateful Dead, Bear Flag Revolt, The Chosen Family, 8,000 year old Native American site, a Victorian estate, Camilo Ynitia... Continue
The eight simple virtues of Sonoma
This week I rehash a column published May 6, 2010. The content extolls the virtues of Sonoma in the 19th-century, and a little like... Continue
Longing for Lady Godiva
This week’s column focuses on taxes. I have written about the subject before and every April 15 I am reminded once again that I... Continue
500 years of gold and greed
It was all about gold and greed. The North American story and the search for gold began in the 15th century, with the explorations... Continue
From Dahab to Paris
This week I continue to share my experiences turning stones in Egypt. I left St. Catherine satisfied and looked forward to relaxing... Continue
From Aqaba to Sinai… with bodyguard
I have always had an insatiable desire to glimpse what’s on the other side of the mountain. Here in Sinai, I must make an important... Continue
