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
Town Crier: Voice of the A’s shares words of wisdom
MONTCLARION: May 16, 2014
“A dream is a wish your heart makes.” That’s what Dick Callahan told my students recently at Saint Mary’s College. The longtime public address announcer for the Oakland A’s knows something about dreams — as one of only 30 people in the world who do what he does — announce major league baseball games. Continue reading
Happy Wanderer: Montana dude ranches, dudes definitely dreamy
MERCURY NEWS.COM: May 16, 2014
I had to pinch myself. Twice. This chiseled cowboy was singing a love song just for my girlfriends and me. And when he finished, he ambled over to the saddle-shaped bar stool and poured us all drinks. Continue reading
Town Crier: Put French broom removal on top of list
MONTCLARION: May 8, 2014
April showers bring May flowers. Pretty, indeed, yet there’s one yellow bud that we don’t want to see — the bloom on a leggy French broom. Continue reading
Ginny Prior 