Beau/Derek on The Descendants
One can argue that Shakespeare's legacy to the literary world is a pr‚cis expression: "To be, or not to be, that is the question." In essence, it is a question of whether death is better than life. The Descendants is not about Hamlet; rather, it is about taking one ...By Beau Behan
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Former Governor of Michigan Delivers Economic Lesson
"The story of Michigan is a cautionary tale for the country," said former Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm, who along with husband Dan Mulhern entertained a full house of eager attendees at a book tour event for the Commonwealth Club at the Lafayette Library and ...By Cathy Tyson
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A Zero-Waste Kitchen-it's a Process
Of the 3R's of sustainable life-Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-Nanette Hefferman's favorite is the first one: the new challenge the mother of three little children set for herself is to have a zero-waste kitchen. Recycling is not enough for the woman who is skeptical about ...By Sophie Braccini
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Pearl Harbor Memories Still Burning Bright
Vivid memories of December 7, 1941 spill hurriedly from the lips of Ed Wallen and John Chapman, as well they might. Chapman, especially, fears the next generation will forget the stunning events that catapulted the U.S. into World War II. Both retired Navy men are ...Cathy Dausman
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Santa Sighted in Orinda
Orinda's 25th Annual Tree of Lights festivities kicked off last Saturday with a welcome from Mayor Victoria Smith and other community leaders.
A children's chorus set the mood with ...Laurie Snyder
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
All in the Family: Second Generation Homeowners
Local realtors tout quality of life in Lamorinda, and residents tend to stay put. Some have even moved into the house their parents originally owned. They are proud Second Generation Homeowners.
Cathy Dausman
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Giving Opportunities this Holiday Season
Cycle Recycle, 'til the end of November. Every year, Bobbie and Tom Preston collect repairable bikes for refurbishing by Trips for Kids, the Bicycle Hut, and by the inmates at Marsh Canyon Detention Facility. The repaired bikes are given at Christmas to under- ...
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
'Tis the Season for Festivities!
Lafayette
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Timeless Scrooge! Comes Back To Lafayette
The holiday season just wouldn't be the same without Scrooge, without the live performance of the story that makes us cry, and makes us laugh. The musical retelling of A Christmas Carol is the kind of family favorite that has the lovely smell of good times, like the ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Local Artist at Santa's Bag Boutique
Once shoppers have nibbled their way through the vast array of samples in the food room of the extensive Santa's Bag Boutique; it's time to move over to an even bigger room at the Lafayette Community Center full of unique holiday and gift items. Keep an eye out for ...
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Hitting the Holidays Head On In Style
The holidays are here and with this special season come parties, family get-togethers, work luncheons and many other opportunities to dress up. Or at least pep-up our style a bit. Lafayette boutiques say sparkle, faux fur, and color are the signature looks of the ...By Moya Stone
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Scouts Take History Walk
The Wolf Scouts of Pack 505 recently went on a Moraga History Walk. The Scouts started at Willow Springs Church, the site of the 2nd school house in Moraga. They then walked by the site of the old railroad tracks, on to the Moraga Barn, and finally to the Ranch House ...Submitted by Kana Ryan
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Mystery in a Trunk
A love letter sent before World War II, hidden in a steamer trunk. A mystery, but this one's not found in a movie or romantic novel.
Farmyard Darlings co-owner Carole Sinclair had never ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Preserving the Stories of Tibetan Elders
The Dalai Lama looks on as Marcella Adamski settles into an office chair to talk about her life and the Tibet Oral History Project that has taken over an entire room in her Moraga home. Beaming from photographs sprinkled amid books, artwork and iconic sculptures, ...By Lou Fancher
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Beau/Derek on Happy Feet 2
"Happy Feet 2" opens with a colony of Emperor penguins dancing to a hip-hop tune. The film's landscape of animation is visually stunning, and Director George Miller provides an array of dazzling and endearing musical numbers to our delight.
 By Beau Behan
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA