Car Time – October 2019
What to be Aware of When it Comes to Tires
Tires are one of those things on your vehicle that has changed but...
Everyday Orinda – October 2019
Porta Potty Pride
WWJD? This acronym traditionally stands for “What Would Jesus Do?” I alter the meaning a bit to cope with writer’s...
President’s Message – October 2019
After Successful Car Show, Focus Turns to Fire Safety
Thousands of people from around the Bay Area turned out on Sept. 7 to...
The Reel Less Traveled – September 2019
Balloon from Germany, Doris Day and, oh yes, the Rheem
I’ve called it embattled, endangered, troubled, threatened and even closed. What I’ve never...
Fitness Tip – September 2019
There is no point in indulging in amazing food if you are going to feel guilty about it afterward. Be organized so...
Car Time – September 2019
Dash Warning Lights Can be a Pain
There you are driving along minding your own business when a red light pops on your dash alerting...
Everyday Orinda – September 2019
September Sentiments
Sweet September, I’m glad you’re back. If you’re reading this and your house is so quiet you can hear the...
Seasoned Shopper – September 2019
Pretty Pomegranates Arrive Ready to Eat
Pomegranates are popular for many reasons – beautiful bright red flowers in the spring turn to striking...
President’s Message – September 2019
‘Try To Remember the Days of September’
As we come back from summer vacations, we have been abruptly shaken by the news of...
The Reel Less Traveled – August 2019
Dragons to Dangerfield,
Sublime to Ridiculous
This is a big month for the Lamorinda community for one very simple reason: The California Independent...
Everyday Orinda – August 2019
New School Calendar: Gift or Grift
On Aug. 14, when we wistfully remark, “Summer went by so fast,” we won’t be observing that...
Seasoned Shopper – August 2019
Do You Know Beans?
It’s time to look for “shellies” (or shuckies or shellouts) at the farmers market. These shell beans are the...
Fitness Tip – August 2019
Never Be Hungry
In order to become fit we have to eat proactively so that we are never hungry. The hungrier we are...
President’s Message – August 2019
After Fabulous Fourth, Fun Continues With Car Show Weekend
Wow! This year’s Fourth of July Parade was incredible. There were thousands of people...
Seasoned Shopper – July 2019
Fire up the Grill for Fruits and Vegetables
Best hint for grilling all types of fruit is to use indirect heat (heat produced...
Between the Lines – July 2019
Best Bets for Summer Reading
It’s that time of year again when our reading habits shift gear a little. The newspapers, Sunday supplements...
Everyday Orinda – July 2019
Game of Strokes
Summer. Is. Coming.
I’m late to the game. Game of Thrones, that is. I’ve somehow become a binge-watcher, a...
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...
