Clichés we can live without
"A perfect storm" (ridiculous cable news addiction) "Due diligence" (are we a nation of accountants?) "24/7" (Lose this fast!) "Worldclass" (puleeze!) "We're on it." (of course you are) "Well, good for you!" (said about anything - this is a mindless phrase!) "I'm all...
More clichés
So many terrific clichés submitted by readers. You all have media-driven phrases you hate, despise and loathe. How could I have overlooked . . . “At the end of the day†(thanks Dee) “Power down†(gracias Wally) “In harm’s way†(courtesy of Facman)...
Grow Your Own!
Help keep those path-breaking apprentices down on the Farm — by sharing in the many local and Bay Area Grow a Farmer events all focused on building residential cottages for those who come to study at the UCSC Center for Agroecology. The romantic tents nestling along...
Pinot Evil
I just wanted to use that title (say it slowly). Actually the newly-released Martin Alfaro Lester Family Vineyard 2007 Pinot Noir is a pinot to be reckoned with. And those of you wandering the atmospheric south county vineyards at the May 9 Corralitos Wine Trail will...
Dancing Queen
Tandy Beal joins her old friend, Bobby "Don't Worry, Be Happy" McFerrin in Abu Dhabi late April/May-- thirteen time zones away! She will dance with him in performances at Al Ain and the Emirates Palace. She will also stage several local dance groups for the...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.