Celebración del jardín de George y Martha
Today, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and, as gardeners, what better way than to remember George and Martha Washington’s gardens at Mount Vernon? George Washington was not only our first president, but he was also a passionate horticulturist who designed his 18-acre Virginia estate grounds to balance beauty with utility. […]
Recuerdos de fuegos artificiales
The Fourth of July was always an exciting time for my family, as I was growing up. We celebrated this holiday at the city park, having a picnic with other families, and ending the day with the grand display of fireworks. The show seemed to go on for a very long time, and each explosion […]
Conmocionado(a) / Emocionado(a) hasta las lágrimas
The day before writing this, I saw a video that an Italian man from New York City had posted about how his family cooks with artichokes. I cook them often, especially when Dungeness crabs are in season. I don’t use the crab meat as a filling; the artichokes are just a go-along, to create one […]
I love coffee
Most people who know me are aware of at least three things about me: 1) I have strong faith in God, 2) I am patriotic; I love my country, and 3) I love coffee. A day without coffee is like a day without breath. When I got involved with my church here, Madera United Methodist […]
Rojo blanco y azul para mí y para ti
This year, everywhere we turn, there is great emphasis on the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, especially because of our country’s 250th birthday. So, the colors of our flag are just about everywhere. I keep seeing advertisements for very attractive clothing in these colors, but I know from experience that if I order clothing online, […]
Celebrate America’s 250th and Bass Lake’s 125th, Southern Yosemite style
OAKHURST — As the country prepares for celebrations of all sizes to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, Visit Yosemite | Madera County announced a lineup of events throughout the region highlighting the area’s red, white, and blue pride. Look up as one drives through the area, and get inspired by the 33 community art banners […]
Remember when
Everyone seems to be talking now about the increase in prices. Food prices, gas prices, utility bills, the price of a new vehicle, and everything else is going up. It is true. I have this conversation with others around my age, that I remember when this or that was a certain price, which is way […]
Make your own potstickers
Most of the time, when I crave Asian food, I can’t get to a restaurant, and I have not been very impressed with the frozen versions available at grocery stores. So, living rather remotely as I do, I figured I was going to have to start learning how to make my own. Not just potstickers, […]
Make ‘em laugh
Here’s a little joke to make you laugh: I told the doctor’s receptionist I need an appointment. “How about 10 tomorrow?” she asked. “I don’t need that many,” I replied. • • • As I was thinking of something to write for my column, I thought about how grim the world tends to be these […]
Historia
When I was in high school, I liked math and English, and that is where I excelled. I thought history was boring. In fact, I disliked history so much that I had to repeat American History in the eleventh grade. I signed up and took it again in summer school, and that teacher made it […]