Gray Matters

February

By Judy Hall

You gotta love February. It’s got the fewest days so the month just zooms by and it has all sorts of holidays and events. The weather gets better and better as the month goes on. There’s usually a variety of cold and hot temperatures, rai... Full story

Let the good times roll

By JAMIE A. HUNT

The Senior League is the perfect place to let the good times roll. Tuesday night and Thursday morning the Porterville Lanes the parking lot is at capacity, and inside energetic seniors fill all 16 bowling lanes.“It gets in your blood,” sa... Full story

There’s a whole lot of shimmering going on

By ANN MARIE BEZAYIFF

Fifteen minutes!  I still had a few minutes, before getting serious about leaving for my exercise class. That was just enough time to pull out a box of fabric, which I needed later to finish a project, when a stack of boxes tumbled down out of t... Full story

Alternatives to jury duty

From the Olive Orchard

By ANN MARIE BEZAYIFF

I understand that it is our duty as citizens to participate in the judicial process; that is to show up for jury duty. I have to admit, however, as a working mom and teacher, that small envelope was always met with a slight groan. Only the phrase, &l... Full story

Creative Outlet

By CHRISTINE M. BURKHART

Girard able to pass along what she’s learned, while also learning new skills     Now in retirement, Priscilla Girard has been able to combine two of the things her life has been devoted to, teaching and quilting. She’s always... Full story

New year, new hope

My View

By Judy Hall

Another year has zoomed by and it’s now 2012. I always start out each new year with so much hope. It’s time to wipe out the disappointments of the past year and begin with new opportunities.I don’t make resolutions because I never k... Full story

Recycled Recipes from Vintage Boxes

By ANN MARIE BEZAYIFF

I have a new addition to my collection of recycled recipe boxes. It’s a hand-painted, elf cookie jar made in Taiwan in the 1950s. It came into my possession during a Christmas gift exchange at the Porterville College Anthropology Club party. A ... Full story

Are you financially exposed?

By Tom Wright

Many people realize the need for life insurance but keep putting it off until it is too late. You may think that life insurance is confusing, expensive and complicated. You may think you don’t know enough to make the right decisions for you and... Full story

This ’n That

By Judy Hall

I can’t believe it’s already December and almost 2012!!! Where did the last year go? I know “time tlies” but this past year it was a jet. Well I hope everyone feels sorry for me about my Indianapolis Colts. I had such high hop... Full story

Recycled Recipes from Vintage Boxes: Sugared Walnuts

By ANN MARIE BEZAYIFF

Candies contain a high percentage of sugar, thus adding a real contribution to the supply of energy-giving food. They have a legitimate place in the well balanced menu, but should be eaten with discretion. — Washburn’s Gold Medal FlourSor... Full story

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