To me, family is the gift you can’t replace
I used to dread every holiday season since I moved back to the city I love. I moved back with…
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Counting down the 21 days to Christmas
Ah, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Here at the Lassen County Times, the ladies in the front…
Read moreThis old house, building, barn … hands off to some people
I love old houses, buildings, barns, anything old. I love the detail craftsman put into homes. I like single rooms…
Read moreTime to plant a fire under my bad holiday procrastinator self
Once again, let me take exception to that old, familiar, worn out saw. The truth is time flies no matter…
Read moreI used to feel safe on the Bizz — now I wonder what’s happening upstream
One of the many reasons I love Lassen County is for its breathtaking scenery and my favorite place to enjoy…
Read moreThey fled their homelands; found the American dream
Last week two items in the news captured my attention — the so-called “invasion” by migrants from Central America and…
Read moreNiece and nephew have a far different Paradise experience
My childhood was carefree. Our house had a huge yard full of large, swaying trees and bushes that formed den-like…
Read moreBringing the realities of soldiering to light
For many years this soldier was content to leave the mud and canals and battles of the Mekong Delta far…
Read moreLassen Community College is a great place to start
I’m not ashamed to say I’m a proud supporter of the California Community College system in general and Lassen Community…
Read moreWedding rings, garbage bags and St. Anthony
I stood in front of a giant pile of garbage at the East Quincy transfer site, rubber gloves in hand….
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