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I can not tell a lie, this is not my idea.  I would however, like to invest!  Take a look: The idea is simple.  Take a standard pack of Oreo cookies.  Three trays normally filled with everyones favorite way to … Read more >

I know so many people in the community are feeling the sadness of John Kane’s passing.  A public memorial service for the popular owner of Kane’s Restaurant will be held on Saturday, August 3rd from 11am to 2pm at the … Read more >

It’s good to be back home.  I really enjoyed my extended weekend with my Mom in Phoenix.  Got a lot of stuff done with her and for her.  For instance, I bet she’s reading this blog (Hi Mom!) The coming … Read more >

The community is stunned with the news of the passing of John Kane this past weekend.  John was the owner of Kane’s Restaurant in Grass Valley, taking a brick building no history of success, and turning it into a main … Read more >

I am a member of MAQ, the  Mountain Art Quilters group and it was a sad e-mail that passed among us when our group leader, Ardy Tobin, suffered a heart attack while on a road trip with her husband.  Ardy … Read more >

As a kid the county fair was never a big deal in my family.  Urban dwellers that we were, we had our fill of twirly rides when the traveling rides would fill an area shopping center parking lot.  And animals?  … Read more >

One of my favorite things to do each year is reading the letters and cards sent in from the youth of our FFA and 4H programs.  They are preparing for the Junior Livestock Auction, Sunday, August 11th, at the Nevada … Read more >

Just a quick shout out to John Kane, owner of Kane’s Restaurant and host of the Penny Pitch this past Saturday at his place.  Congrats on his remodel…the restaurant and bar is beautiful inside and out.  Just love how he, … Read more >

Many people have been waiting for this moment for weeks. Months even. Some thought it would never get here. Everybody’s been talking about it, and there have been bets on when the moment would finally arrive. I think Kate Middleton … Read more >

My wife & I were unexpectedly invited to a special meeting in San Francisco Sunday afternoon and what an adventure we had. The meeting was kind of a spur of the moment thing.  We got the call at 12:30 Sunday … Read more >