Do you remember a little car known as Herbie? Let me rattle your memory banks. Herbie was that cute, white, 1963 VW Bug, adorned with racing stripes and the number 53 and had a life of its own. Herbie, who was often seen winning races, battling villains, and even match-making,…
Read More »
It’s always fascinating when you have a conversation that opens your eyes, to something new. It’s even more interesting, when what you learn makes sense. Allow me to introduce to you Dr. Eric Dukes of Progressive Optometry. Dr. Dukes loves to talk vision, eye care, and his favorite topic neuro…
Read More »
In this issue we wanted to get some customer questions answered regarding the most popular gemstone: diamond. What are diamonds? Diamonds are made of pure carbon, formed under extremely high temperature and pressure below the surface of the Earth. They are then forced up to the surface through volcanic activity…
Read More »
For the past eight months, I have had the privilege of providing food, or, more accurately, helping dozens of volunteers procure and provide food, to hundreds and, annually, thousands of my neighbors. I met a man who cares for a wife crippled with chronic illness. I met a family whose…
Read More »
Recently, we spent half a day at Ashland High School for career day. We were invited to speak about our daily lives as Realtors including how we choose this career path, challenges we face, educational requirements, etc. Dyan had the suggestion of asking each class what preconceived ideas they had…
Read More »
Heidi Merker’s passion for health and nutrition started more than 30 years ago when she was pregnant and caring not only for her own health but that of the child growing inside her. Originally from Frankfurt, Germany, Heidi trained as a naturopath where she worked with people with all sorts…
Read More »
On Sunday, February 24, holistic physical therapist and Nia Black Belt Training Faculty Rachael R. Resch offers a free Nia movement class, followed by wine, snacks and a Q&A about the Nia White Belt trainings. The event takes place at The DanceSpace, 280 E. Hersey, #10, in Ashland, 3:30-5:30 pm. The Nia White Belt…
Read More »
By NewmanImages Mossbrae Falls is so close and yet so far away. Only 85 miles south of Ashland in Dunsmuir, California, it’s like a little slice of Hawaii in the shadow of Mt. Shasta. Sue and I were lucky enough to visit Mossbrae in October 2010. Little did we know…
Read More »
In the cold, dreary rains of March, respite can be found at Ashland Greenhouses. The benches are filling up with fresh annuals and perennials, cool weather veggie starts are ready, and many varieties of plants are starting to bloom. I’m getting ready to put together some spring display containers for…
Read More »Brain Books Discussion Group “The Righteous Mind: How Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion” Join the Brain Books Discussion Group on the topic of The Righteous Mind: How Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathon Haidt, on Tuesday, February 26, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.,…
Read More »The Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild, a group of professional and lay woodworking enthusiast, has announced the Spring 2013 Insight Into Woodworking Class schedule and registration. This series of 12 classes have been offered each spring for a number of years and have been widely acclaimed. Each class is taught by a…
Read More »
Creative production company Mmmmm Society premieres uPhonic Soundsystem’s new music video “Searching for the Sun” directed by Tim Boxell. Screenings every thirty minutes during Ashland’s First Friday Art Walk at Taroko from 6 to 9 pm, February 1st. Tim Boxell is a director, writer, designer and illustrator who has directed…
Read More »