by admin | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
And the foghorn greets us daily “East Brother” is nothing more than a tiny rock surrounded by waves, pelicans and passing ships. But the B&B in the Victorian lighthouse has probably the most magnificent view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline....
by admin | Apr 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
We just wrapped up a week’s visit to Arkansas. Saw a lot of friends and family, floated the Buffalo River and sorted through the family archives. Among other things, I found all the letters my dad wrote to my mother during WWII, and my grandfather’s Carrie Nation...
by admin | Apr 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Contra Costa College Culinary Academy’s 15th Food and Wine Experience is this Sunday, April 21st from 11 am to 2:30 pm. It is a fun event that supports the top Culinary students to study abroad in Italy for 2 weeks. This will be the final Food & Wine as...
by admin | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Last week, Shirley and I joined four other board members of Rosie the Riveter Trust to attend presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveters (collectively). Rosies are loosely defined as women who did any kind of work to directly support the war...
by admin | Apr 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Next Club Meeting Our next meeting will take place at the Richmond Country Club (address below) on Friday, April 19th at 12:30pm. Telling stories with Quilts Ora Clay Ora uses quilts to tell a story by using photos, sayings, and events from her cultural background....
by admin | Apr 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
The saga of the Craneway is strange indeed. After a highly touted and well-attended grand opening on March 23-24, there has been little sign of life at the Craneway, despite Darlene Vendegna declaring, “thousands of Richmond residents are thrilled to have this...
