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| "Parasol Adventures" illustrator, Sue Jensen (left) and author Lindy Novak sign copies of their whimsical childrens' book. Photo Lisa Spencer
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| Orinda author brings whimsical fantasy to life in 'Parasol Adventures' |
| By Diane Claytor |
| Three adorable sisters each carry a colorful parasol wherever she goes. One day, a hefty spring breeze lifts the parasols from their hooks and off they go on a lively and fun-filled excursion. "A craving for adventure, a longing to explore. . Who gets what they wish for? These three did, and more!"
This is the story of "Parasol Adventures," the second children's book written by Orinda resident Lindy Novak. The high-quality book, written ...read |
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| Firefighters from across the Bay Area joined for a training exercise June 17 at Painted Rock in Moraga.
Photos Sora O'Doherty |
| Wildfire preparation plans in full swing for fire season |
| By Sora O'Doherty |
| If you are a very early riser, on Memorial Day morning you might have seen Moraga-Orinda Fire District's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Dennis Rein and volunteer Charles McNulty driving around in a little ...read |
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| Megan Reid Photo Angel City FC |
| Megan Reid's serpentine path to professional soccer |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Growing up in Lamorinda, there's been no shortage of sports to play, beginning at an early age. For many people, it's a matter of picking one sport and playing it exclusively, not just for their school but ...read |
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Antiracism IS racism
A letter published June 8th asserted that "Antiracism is not racism" and "the recent mass murder of black people in Buffalo by a racist white man [is] part of an enduring legacy of whites killing blacks." Neither statement is accurate.
Kendi popularized the term "antiracism"
in "How to be an Antiracist." On page
19, he writes "The only remedy to racist
discrimination is antiracist
discrimination. The only remedy to past
discrimination is present
discrimination. The only remedy to
present discrimination is future
discrimination." He calls for more
racism in the form of racial
discrimination. Discrimination based on
race is racism. Opposing racism is good.
Working to combat racism is better. But
antiracism is just more racism. And
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| Megan Reid's serpentine path to professional soccer |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| Growing up in Lamorinda, there's been no shortage of sports to play, beginning at an early age. For many people, it's a matter of picking one sport and playing it exclusively, not just for their school but ...read |
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| Hennessy named new athletic director at Miramonte |
| By Jon Kingdon |
| When James Lathrop, the longtime teacher, coach and Miramonte's athletic director since 2018, opted to move on to become an assistant water polo coach at Stanford, Principal Ben Campopiano did not have to look ...read |
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| Local libraries host summer reading programs |
| By Casey Scheiner |
| As the calendar turns to June, children turn away from the classroom to the green grass, blue sky, and freedom that summer brings. Nonetheless, though school may be out, student reading interest and p ...read |
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| Misinformation - What is the real story? |
| By Linda Fodrini-Johnson |
| Misinformation seems to be everywhere. These three frequent issues are just a few of the questions families bring to Professional Geriatric Care Managers who are also called "Aging Life Care Experts."read |
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA