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Jackson Browne headlines at Mountain Aire ’78!Photo by the late Steve Grandstaff.
My personal guru, Mahat, told me there was something mystical and magical about the dates of August 15 – 17. Indeed, those were the dates of the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. Joe Cocker performed there. And now, 39 years later, on August 17, […]
Twain Harte Rotary is looking for four or five published local authors to participate in a panel discussion at their upcoming Author Signed Book Auction to be held on October 18th.
“Last year’s event was a real success,” said organizer BJ Sibley. “This year we hope the Auction will be even bigger and better.”
Laser Boy Blinds Pilot
Cleveland, OH – Pointing a laser device on the chalkboard during class when the teacher isn’t looking, may get a few laughs and a detention, but when you point a laser at the eyes of a passenger jet pilot as he is trying to land…it becomes a much bigger deal. A 19-year […]
Sunnyside Breakfast Cereal (Some parental participation required)
You will need:
2 cups cornflakes
1//2 cup bran flakes
½ cup quick oats
1/3 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup dried mango
Read all the directions and wash your hands well. Ask an adult to help you pre-heat the oven to 300°.
1. In a large bowl combine […]
“Who would you love to see perform in the Mother Lode?” (asked in Angels Camp)
“Tim McGraw and Faith Hill! My dad saw them and said that it was one of the best concerts he’d ever been to because they have a lot of chemistry. And they have so many songs that they can sing that […]
