Wine Lover: An analysis of wine making Making wine must be one of the most fundamentally simple processes there is. Essentially, all you need to do is pick grapes, crush them and allow the natural sugar in the juice to turn into alcohol...
Pet Spot: Winter care for mountain pets Winter can be just as hard on pets as it is on humans. Wolves and mountain lions might live outdoors and thrive, but that doesn’t mean our dogs or cats should, too.
Your Health: Antibiotics explained In a recent column, I said that antibiotics are usually not necessary to treat most upper-respiratory infections. I have been asked to discuss antibiotics in more detail.
Let’s go fishin’: Trout to return to Loch Lomond After a hiatus of several years, trout will again be planted at Loch Lomond Reservoir! The fantastic news came last week, and all parties involved feel this is a win-win situation that was made pos...
The Mountain Gardener: Dreaming of summer roses I'm daydreaming about the flowers of spring and summer. What could be more impressive than a big, fragrant, jewel-toned rose? There are some great new ones out this year that I have my eye on. Mayb...
Untarnished etiquette: Courtesy toward the disabled Most of us are not fully aware of challenges facing people with disabilities. Generally, we make efforts to learn how we can be helpful to people with special needs if they are a friend or relative.
Many of us know how to set up a home wireless network, assemble a children’s bicycle, scour the web for cheap air fares, and perform other tasks that define contemporary life for many Americans.
As we begin the year, I’d like to review routine immunizations that are recommended for adults. I feel that immunizations have been proven safe and are very effective in preventing many illnesses,...
Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District is confident that even during these tough economic times, recreation is an aspect of life that people of all ages benefit from. The benefits are both ph...
The moment “the couple” walked into the Oak Tree Ristorante carrying a bottle of wine, my interest was piqued. Soon the server had the bottle uncorked and as the wine was breathing, Sebastian, the ...