Train service back from Oceanside to Irvine
REGION — The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, will restore partial...
Jean Gillette
Local actress back on stage
SAN MARCOS — For actress Sage Taylor, a San Marcos resident, Ovation Theatre’s production of “Into the Woods” this month will mark her first time...
Rain, rain, go away
When it rains, you can spot the native California children in any group. They’re the ones watching in shock and awe....
Auld slang syne
As 2023 rolls in, I was immediately concerned that my slang would need a serious update for me to stay cutting-edge hip....
Full of pride and pie crust
I made a pie crust. A fairly decent pie crust. It was my first — the one bake I have been avoiding for decades....
Company worth keeping
I had the pleasure of having my godson staying with me for Christmas week, in what is now, thanks to his visit, my new guest...
Grandma in wonderland
Many have sung the praises of being a grandma. It took me a bit, but I finally understand why....
Deck the halls — and floor
There is a mighty storm across the school library of assorted bits from a student-created Winter Wonderland....
Mom’s old recipes a window into the past
As I strolled through the memories, I really noticed how different the ingredients were than what I use these days....
Falling short of the cooking ideal
Part of me — but not a big enough part — relishes the creative, delicious world of food preparation and consumption....
