Monday morning, Jack greeted me with “Happy Anniversary.” I paused, suddenly feeling guilty for not remembering our anniversary. (I’m the one who forgets in the marriage.) I suddenly realized September was months away and looked at him puzzled. “For what?” I asked. Sunday, June 28, marks two years since we bought the TC. In those…
I broke my letter policy a couple of weeks ago and ran a political letter in the “Readers Write” section that should have been paid, now that campaign season is on. It was an oversight in the rush of deadline. I regret that and so the last issue and this one, I’ve allowed free responses…
Conor talks about changing our lifestyles in this week’s “Off the Leash.” I think he expresses quite an introspective mind, and I enjoy reading his column each month. Changing a life-long habit — such as overeating or wanting to drive a big, gas-guzzling vehicle — requires re-thinking. And re-thinking many times requires a set of…
On the continued account of a jury duty summons from last week, the Riverside County Superior Court clerk finally took my call after more than an hour and displayed the utmost courtesy. She rescheduled me to appear this week in Banning. I checked the website Friday night and learned I was needed at 7:45 Monday…
Every few years I receive a jury summons in the mail and most often, it is to appear in Murrieta. Why? A drive to Banning from my house is at least a half hour shorter. Maybe, you think, they try more cases in Murrieta. Yet the last time Jack appeared there, except for him, the…
Q&A provided by Riverside County Department of Environmental Health: Q. What is the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Mosquito, Vector and Disease Control Assessment? A. The Mosquito, Vector and Disease Control Assessment is a mailed ballot measure for property owners that, if approved, will provide continued, comprehensive mosquito, rat and other vector surveillance and control,…
Some time back, Jack and I received a letter from our long-time Allstate broker advising us of an upcoming inspection of our home exterior. We knew abatement wasn’t an issue so we expected our property to pass with flying colors. The inspection report returned advising us to paint our peeling garage door and add some…
Caltrans is doing work on Highway 243 just north of Black Mountain Road. One lane is closed. Expect delays.
A local man made a grim discovery Tuesday afternoon, May 19, when out walking his dog on a trail near Strawberry Creek. Brad Pace of Idyllwild was walking at around 2 p.m. about 200 yards east of the Strawberry Creek Bridge at Highway 243 when his dog pulled him toward something off the trail. Pace…
Friday morning, I looked out my front window to see if Johnny and Halie were outside with Finley (19 months) to babysit. We experienced snow during the night that turned to slush, and I saw my lilac trees practically flattened in the front yard. I don’t recall ever witnessing such a wet snow in all…
