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It was a very tragic weekend, both locally and in the West.  Anytime a young child dies, it is sad and to lose a young 12 year old swimming at the Yuba River is especially sad.  Then to hear that … Read more >

Summertime is travel time for many people.  Load up the family and take a trip somewhere. I spent at least two weeks every summer in the back seat of my parent’s car looking out the window.   “Getting there was half … Read more >

Congrats are going out to my wife’s son, Tyson and his wife, Yvette, who gave birth to a daughter last night.  Both mother and baby, Sybil, are doing fine.  So excited and blessed to have another grandchild in the family…and … Read more >

Really????  High temps in the 50’s???? Four days ago science tells us that the Summer season began.  The seasonal clock rolled over at 10:05 PM Thursday.  Spring to Summer.  The tilt of the Earth  put the Sun over the Tropic … Read more >

The 3rd Annual Soap Box Derby to benefit Pioneer Park in Nevada City was a success. The top speed cars, reaching speeds greater than 40 miles per hour, thrilled the crowd as they raced for bragging rights. The Art Car … Read more >

Had another indicator that I am getting older when I found myself rooting for Ken Duke in this past weekend’s PGA Tour event, the Travelers Championship.  Here is Duke, the old guy at 44, trying to win for the first … Read more >

KNCO’s afternoon news anchor Paul Haas (aka “Ricky Bobby Haas”) will be behind the wheel of the “KNCO Media Eater” Soapbox derby car.  Paul has been fine tuning his ride all week and is reportedly ready to represent KNCO in … Read more >

It’s no secret that I am the proud grandfather of two.  Also no secret that my daughter’s family lives in Holland.  So my contact with these two munchkins has been via video and photo.  None the less watching them grow … Read more >

I hope all you fathers had as nice a day as I did.  Being a step parent is never easy.  Your opinion carries no weight.  Your decisions on issues of discipline are viewed through the lens of “You’re NOT my … Read more >

Taking a page from cartoonist Bill Keene (Family Circus) I am allowing someone else to write my blog today so I can start the Father Day weekend early.   I’m not sure who wrote this but I real liked it so … Read more >