I just went down to San Francisco to take a friend to have a procedure done at UCSF and the whole experience made me appreciate living in a small town. I was lucky enough to get into the city right after rush hour Monday night and drove onto Treasure Island just as the sun was… read more
I love this time of year! It starts to warm up- things start to slow down. For me, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Longer days and warmer nights…. spending the afternoons at the river and the evenings under the stars. Festivals & street fairs and sneaking away to Lake Tahoe for a… read more
I am here at the radio station part time in the morning and looking for a job to fill the rest of my days and pay the bills. I went to another job interview yesterday and found that they were not planning to start anyone in the position until the end of June and went… read more
Checking my facebook page for local birthday announcements, I saw a post from a woman who just opened a new business, she sits on a board or two, has two active kids, is volunteer mom of the year at school AND she clearly works out. I sit in awe at all she does and wonder… read more
I’ve gotten to know the customized message alert tone of my 11-year-old daughter’s IPOD pretty well since her grandfather bought it for her 16 months ago. It has become just another routine, household sound , much like the tick of our coffee table clock, the creak of the kitchen door, or the frequent snort from the family bulldog. More times than… read more
I saw this video this morning and had to share it with you. It features wounded soldiers speaking to the victims Survivors of the Boston bombings. See you can watch it and not get a little choked up : Heros Speaking Up
And then there were sixteen. So far, the 2013 NCAA men’s basketball tournament has been pleasantly burdensome. My home has felt less like a place of decompression, and more like the main trading floor at 11 Wall Street. The phones have been non-stop, with hours of excited, incoherent, Bud Light-fueled gibberish logged from friends and… read more
We all remember the ’60′s, right? Or at least parts of the them. I remember being promised flying cars by the year 2001. Here is is 2013 and I am still ground bound. It seems people don’t want to get airborne on their way to work. They just want to get there without spending a… read more
I just became the mother of a licensed driver and still, I’m wondering how that happened. It seems like just a few years ago when she was learning to walk! Most moms are freaking out at this point- but not me. My little girl has grown into this responsible little person with a level head… read more
It’s been a couple of weeks now since we sprang forward with our clocks. I really enjoy the sun being up when I get home. It allows me to join my wife for the daily walking of the dogs. We have a route we take, from our home to a local park, two or three… read more
I can’t believe it’s already the middle of March! As they say in the great state of Texas – The Ides of march are upon us! A great day to be alive, just ask Brutus…it’s a tough day to be Caesar. It’s also a great weekend to be Irish. I am happy to claim my… read more
Earlier this week I walked into the station’s kitchen station to put my lunch in the fridge, lo and behold the Muffin Fairy had paid a visit. So had the Apple Fairy. Someone had brought in a bag of really good looking apples. They were firm, with good color and a nice scent. Someone else… read more
We all know California is widely known for its breathtaking coastline. Destinations such as Monterey,Venice, Laguna Beach, Carmel, Huntington Beach, Point Reyes, Santa Barbara and Point Loma, are all visited by millions of people every year. As great as these spots are, I’ve come to realize in recent years that the true hidden gem in this great state… read more
This morning began just like any other. I arrived at work shortly after five o’clock to prepare for my air shift. This generally consists of downloading various show content, researching local events, scanning for celebrity misadventures, and compiling my daily list of outlandish, nationally-trending stories. “Man Shoots Self In Groin With Flare Gun,” “Woman Pulls Semi-Automatic At Chucky E. Cheese,” “Florida Teen… read more
Our wonderful state has a rich history. From that history have come many of our state’s icons. “California Republic Flag” “Eureka” “The State Seal” Each with their own story. Each story semi interesting. Like the story of The State Seal”. The goddess on the right side of The Seal is Minerva. According to Roman mythology… read more
We’ve all seen the movie “Good Will Hunting” right? So , we all know just how smart the people are at MIT. These genius’ have now come up with a stop light based ice cube to tell you when you’ve had enough to drink. These cubes change color from green – to yellow – to… read more
It’s a beautiful, sun-shiny day in Grass Valley and I am thrilled to be alive! Sure, I’ve got this kid that has to be here, that kid that has to be there and dinner to make, a late meeting and a bill I have to get really creative about paying, but who wants to think… read more
Well the “Big Game” is now history and there is nothing for football fans to do but wait 6 long hot months for the next season. Sure there is the Combine, then The Draft, but only those truly lost in the NFL will watch these. Rather let’s take a second and look back at the… read more
