Wednesday, October 22, 2014
A Lifetime of Caring
As a single parent who raised four children in Orinda, Tyler Hofinga has a set of parental responsibilities to which he subscribes that include: love the child before you; build responsibility and independence; foster creativity; allow risk taking; and balance love and ...By Bobbie Dodson
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Most Lamorinda Residents Not Feeling Immediate Drought Impact
Although the current drought is similar to that of the 1970s, East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors member John Coleman explained why Bay Area residents aren't seeing the same sort of regulations they did 30 years ago, thanks to EBMUD diversifying its ...By Adam Blake
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Good Times at the Community Garden Harvest Festival
Harvest is a time of joyful celebration as the fruits of the summer's hard work are gathered, shared and possibly stored before winter arrives. The celebration is even more meaningful when a whole community honors its work and achievements, along with lasting ties of ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
John and 3Mules.com
Over the last few weeks many residents spotted a man who has become an urban legend in the western United States: John and his three (now two) mules. For 31 years John has been a nomad, traveling with his mules, living off the land and sleeping in the arms of Mother ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Out and About
Round up the wagon because it's time for the Ruth Bancroft Garden's fall plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 11. The annual event offers a members only pre-sale from 9 to 11 a.m. and memberships can be purchased at the door. For the mass public, the doors open at 11 a.m. ...By Lou Fancher
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Napa Quake Lessons Inform ShakeOut
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake disrupted much of Napa and American Canyon Aug. 24 when it released its shockwaves along the previously unknown West Napa Fault. The early morning earthquake, the largest to strike northern California since the 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake 25 ...By Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
'The Boxtrolls'
"The Boxtrolls" comes from the small yet very impressive animation studio, Laika Entertainment based in Hillsboro, Ore. Laika is not a household name like Pixar or Disney but they have produced some of the most imaginative, original, creative and inventive animated ...By Derek Zemrak
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Book Outlines Benefits of Understanding the Teen Brain
There are approximately 5,000 reasons for Lamorinda parents to read Daniel J. Siegel's "Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain."
Adding enrollment numbers at area middle ...By Lou Fancher
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
All About the Game
For a man in his 70s, Alan Cupples is impressively active. "I get kidded by people who ask me 'What are you doing at your age playing ball?' And I say, 'What do you mean, I'm one of the young ones.'"
By A.K. Carroll
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
The No Guilt Book Club Celebrates 10 Years Together
When this reporter recently walked into the home of Lafayette resident Diane Wilt, a kettle was boiling and a tray of goodies was set out near a circle of five lively women who bantered back and forth, sharing stories about their families and their personal lives, ...By A. K. Carroll
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
The Babe in the Bunker
Barbara Simpson never looked away from her interviewer. For one hour the Lamorinda resident and Bay Area media personality reflected, she preached, she laughed, she almost cried, she philosophized, her gaze straight ahead as she discussed her life and her career.
By Nick Marnell
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Orinda Community Church Aunties Up
Seventeen tweens and teens recently took part in an innovative, five-week initiative. Open to young women of all faiths across Lamorinda, Girlpower strengthened their sense of community and self, and was so well received that Orinda Community Church organizers are ...By Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Noted Film Critic Screens Top Docs in Lafayette
Whenever Michael Fox comes to town, movies are bound to follow and that will be the case in October as he once again brings the Academy Award nominees for Best Documentary to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute students at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.
By Franette Armstrong
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Looking Good in Lamorinda
Trends for this season include many classics, such as tweeds. One of my favorites, lightweight tweeds in dresses and skirts are investment pieces that are great for our warmish autumns and can be worn year after year. Draped trousers are another classic look (think ...By Moya Stone
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Lynn's Top Five
Over the years we've nagged, cajoled and tirelessly encouraged clients to worry about many things. But not many topics elicit as much dragging of the proverbial feet and uncertainty as Estate Planning. We've been asked everything from: Do you think I really need an ...By Lynn Ballou, CFP(r)
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