As a rookie reporter back in the 1970s, I knew our five county supervisors pretty well. I knew their wives, their kids and what they did for a living before getting into politics. I knew the cars they drove, the drinks they ordered and their tastes in jokes. And as it was my business, I
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Here’s a guide to accessing the burgeoning world of distance learning. The best part? It’s all available from the comfort of home.
“Thank you for all your years,” event emcee Cathie Peacock told the crowd at a late October luncheon. “Your talent, your wisdom and your expertise have served as an example for others to follow.” Those years tallied in the thousands, which accounted for the enormous amount of talent, wisdom and expertise packed into the Tuolumne
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Once you’re done reading, check your fingers: If there’s not a trace of ink on them, what you’ve read isn’t really journalism. Until shoved to the brink of the Digital Divide, that’s what I’ve always thought about my chosen profession. Forty years ago, in fact, a river of ink – from leaky ballpoint pens to
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With the approach of a world-class race in May, the secret is out: The Mother Lode is a cyclists’ paradise. Another revelation: How many older riders are turning to cycling for fitness and fun. It’s a story of rediscovery, passion, and for some, obsession.
As more seniors struggle with dementia, their loved ones are left scrambling to organize and handle health care and financial matters. The stress of dealing with the disease and related personality changes is compounded by the pressures of assuming control of the minutiae of daily living. While it is impossible to eliminate these difficulties, steps
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In her mid-60s, Julie Gonzales discovered art and has been creating mosaics and other colorful pieces ever since. Though it’s difficult for her to explain the origin of this obsession, it’s no surprise she’s fall in love with a visual medium. She’s lived most of her life without sound.
There are hundreds of great road- and mountain bike rides in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, from easy to extremely challenging. Below are five local favorites: two mountain bike trails and three road routes that range from 10 to 39 miles and can be done in an afternoon. For non-riders, the three road routes listed here – Algerine Loop, Clavey Climb, and Angels-Murphys Loop- make for scenic drives. Just watch out for those cyclists.
Those who exercise regularly, be they runners, cyclists or swimmers, deep in their incredibly healthy, 45-beat-a-minute hearts, know the truth: They hate their sports. Sure,
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Fairness and tolerance play key roles in Murry Francois’ relationship with his wife, Beverly. She puts it this way: “We don’t tread on each other.”
