MONTCLARION: July 25, 2014
For whatever reason, the culinary wave that’s been washing over Oakland has largely missed Montclair. Could that be changing? Continue reading
Happy Wanderer: Park-sleep-fly package beats airport parking
HILLS NEWSPAPERS: July 25, 2014
Airport parking. It’s one of those things that sends blood pressure – and travel budgets – soaring. It’s also big business for airports like SFO, where parking brings in as much as $118 million in annual revenue. But unless you like donating to the cause (to the tune of $14-$45 a day) consider a Park, Sleep and Fly package.
Happy Wanderer: Maui perfect paradise for film fest, resort
MERCURYNEWS.COM: June 27, 2014
Sundance, Cannes, Toronto. There are more than 3,000 film festivals in the world, but only one has a backdrop like this. The Maui Film Festival must be what heaven is like for cinema buffs. Continue reading
Town Crier: Young entrepreneurs out to make a difference
MONTCLARION: June 27, 2014
This is the tale of two Oakland entrepreneurs. Both are millennials — young, bold and determined to make a difference. Continue reading
Happy Wanderer: Real-life Rosies are museum’s true treasures
INSIDEBAYAREA.COM: June 13, 2014
On the long list of Bay Area attractions, this one should be at the top. It’s a waterfront museum where history comes to life — literally — thanks to four World War II Rosies who serve as docents. The women work on Fridays at the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. Continue reading
Town Crier: Even Brooklynites call Oakland the new Brooklyn
MONTCLARION: June 13, 2014
Oakland is the new Brooklyn. I heard it again the other day from two people who live — of all places — in Brooklyn. The food scene, the attitude and Oakland art have created a buzz that’s undeniable. Continue reading
Town Crier: Montclair post office not closing, official says
MONTCLARION: June 6, 2014
Is Montclair losing its post office? This is the question David Sarber posed in a recent email. Even though he no longer owns a camera shop next door, Sarber has seen what he calls “a subtle but steady” decline in services at our village postal branch. Continue reading
Happy Wanderer: For eye opener, experience Yosemite at night
MERCURYNEWS.COM: May 30, 2014
John Muir often wrote about the stillness of the soul beyond twilight. But in all his reflections, he never expounded on the joys of eating carpenter ants. We were about to break new ground. Continue reading
Town Crier: Montclair’s caffeine scene creates traffic hazards
MONTCLARION: May 30, 2014
The need for caffeine can make motorists do dangerous things. The other day I was sitting in Montclair, grande mocha in hand, watching the traffic patterns of a Village fueled by coffee shops on almost every corner. Continue reading
Town Crier: Greek Fest was epic, but hold the retsina
MONTCLARION: May 23, 2014
I’m going out on a limb with this. I sincerely hope no one’s offended. Of all the Greek wines I tried last weekend, there’s one I will not buy again.
I do not like retsina. I do not like this Greek wine. I don’t like it with Dolmas. I don’t like it with lamb. I won’t even drink it with green eggs and — you get the point. Continue reading
Ginny Prior 