Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” Bernard was disappointed with Santa’s performance. Tex: Hello! Anyone here? Mr. Gray: I am, but Bernard and New Sadie are not. They found their forever families! Tex: Wow! So Santa did grant their wishes. Mr. Gray: Maybe Santa is just a bit behind, and we will find…
70 years ago – 1949 The Women’s Association of the Idyllwild Community Church was considering setting up a “bank” of food and clothing for needy families on the Hill. 65 years ago – 1954 Snow finally arrived — 9 to 11 inches of it. It was welcome, for Idyllwild had been through a very dry…
70 years ago – 1948 Not a single crack appeared in the rock work of Fern Valley Market, despite a terrific shaking in the earth. Town Crier declared it was a tribute to Bill Jolley’s skill as a stonemason. 65 years ago – 1953 Someone dropped off a load of pitch-gooey pine for Mr. Gruey’s…
Bernard: I’m so sorry Santa didn’t come through for all of you. Tex: It’s not your fault, Bernie. You wrote a beautiful letter. Maybe it’s meant to be for us as a New Year’s gift! Bernard: Wouldn’t that be nice. Tex: It would be a dream come true. New Sadie: Tex, you’ve been here for…
Joining or starting a grassroots organization in town to try to improve the lives of its residents and visitors is a noble cause. So many of us care, but are constrained by time, health or other factors so we can’t attend meetings or events surrounding these causes. I’ve noticed with more new people moving into…
70 years ago – 1948 The Banning Water Company reported that 10 inches of surface water was added to its supply after the Dec. 4 6.4-magnitude earthquake. Officials weren’t certain whether it was due to the quake or the storm. 65 years ago – 1953 Efren Reveles, U.S. Forest Service foreman in Idyllwild, was stunned…
Bernard: OK, everyone, here is the rest of my letter to Santa. Want to hear it? Tex: Let’s hear it! Bernard: Hope I included everyone. Pepper is a gorgeous tuxedo who really wants to get to know a human and then take up residence in her lap (or his!). She is a sweetie. And so…
Nothing in this article is meant to be medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare provider. Some info below taken from: www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/#587fdf22183c https://neuropathyalliancetx.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/The-Healing-Benefits-of-Gratitude-nh.compressed.pdf www.verywellmind.com/how-can-i-clear-my-mind-3144602 www.verywellmind.com/rumination-why-do-people-obsess-over-things-3144571 It seems to me that lately, we’ve been hit a bit hard on the Hill. Individuals, families and our community together are coping with losses public and private, some associated…
Editor: ’Tis the season to get hectic, and yet I find that my energy always ebbs in December. I feel reasonably alert in the mornings and can get some work done, but by mid-afternoon I’m through. Just yesterday, it occurred to me that this is exactly how it’s meant to be. My ancestry is mostly…
Editor: Who are these people who are continuing to gripe about jet airplanes? Don’t they ever fly in one? When I see one go over, I see 200 people sitting in seats going somewhere. I think that’s kind of neat. I haven’t heard a jet go over in 10 years. Be thankful you can hear….
