Fitness Tip – July 2019
Evolution and Fitness
The process of becoming fit is conceptually simple and applies to everybody. It spans the spectrum of people, from the...
The Reel Less Traveled – July 2019
Stars Come Out in the Sky and on the Screen This Month
I had initially thought that there might not be a column...
Car Time – July 2019
Summer is here, and if we plan on taking the trusty family hauler on a road trip, we need to make sure...
President’s Message – July 2019
Independence: It’s More Than Parades and Fireworks
July is the month of parades and fireworks to mark our independence. On July Fourth, Orinda...
Lucy and Desi, Bob and Dorothy Take to Local Screens This...
Lucy and Desi, Bob and Dorothy Take to Local Screens This Month
June finds us, once again, with all three of our favorite...
Fitness Tip of the Month – June 2019
As we age we lose muscle mass which causes our metabolism to slow down. The way to become fit as we age...
Seasoned Shopper – June 2019
(Contributed Photo)
Grown primarily in California, olallieberries bring a balance of sweet and tart flavors to pies, cobblers and other baked goods.
The Orinda...
President’s Message – June 2019
Orinda’s Array of Food Shines at
Restaurant Tour
On May 7, my family and I joined more than 150 people for the annual...
Everyday Orinda – June 2019
Lookout Kardashians, it’s Graduation Party Season in Orind
Once upon a time in Orinda, most likely while paring a mountain of strawberries for...
Everyday Orinda – May 2019
There once was an old expression, “Too bad kids don’t come with instructions,” an affectionately-disguised warning conjuring the same unease as, “Your...
Fitness Tip – May 2019
The fitness process is ongoing and transformational physically and spiritually. In the beginning it has less to do with what exercise you...
The Reel Less Traveled – May 2019
May Movie Lineup Offers Surprising Range Of Options
Though May is supposed to be one of the lighter months of the year, the...
Car Time – May 2019
Saving Money on Car Repairs
You may have noticed that the cost to repair cars has reached significant levels. Modern automobiles are highly...
Seasoned Shopper – May 2019
Apricots, Apriums Welcome Start of Local Farmers’ Market Season
The short and sweet apricot season is about to begin. California grows and...
President’s Message – May 2019
Emergency Evacuation Forum, Classic Car Show Coming Up
November’s Camp Fire is considered the deadliest wildfire in California to date. It destroyed the...
Between the Lines – May 2019
New Books Help Readers Connect to Nature
Perhaps it’s a sign of our fast-paced, digital world that books about connecting with nature are...
The Reel Less Traveled – April 2019
These things are usually more spread out but this month brings us three filmic extra-curricular activities one right after another. They also...
Everyday Orinda – April 2019
Over the years, I’ve accepted more than a few angst-inducing volunteer positions that often made me rue the day I sandbagged the...
Fitness Tip – April 2019
Is Your Workout Getting You In Better Shape?
Which best describes your workout (Select from the following): Zone 1 - Comfortable Zone 2...
Advances in Technology Creates a Shortage of Qualified Technicians
When having their vehicles serviced, people rarely think about the technician who is going to work on it. Where do these...
