Book Ends “The Crossing”
Review by Jill Hedgecock Program Coordinator, Mount Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club The Crossing (2015, Hieronymus, Inc. hardcover, $16.92, 388 pages) by Michael Connelly exemplifies Connelly’s mastery at…
Reaching Out to the Homeless
By Richard Eber It was a shock for many people including myself to learn Doug Stewart of the Homeless Outreach Program announced he is quitting his work with the organization…
Ice Cream or Bust – The Scoop on Local Parlors
by Rich Eber In an era where few people can be found without an iPod or smartphone, one aspect of classic American culture that is still going strong is the…
Bookends: “The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson
Review by Jill Hedgecock Program Coordinator Mount Diablo California Writer’s Club Jonas Jonasson’s “The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” (2012, English Translation by Rod…
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries, a Valentine’s Day Favorite
Chocolate-dipped strawberries are synonymous with romance and Valentine’s Day, so we offer a recipe straight from the California Strawberry Commission. Chocolate-dipped Strawberries 12 California strawberries, washed and dried 8 ounces…
Anniversary: Sugar Plum Coffee Shop
Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Updated January 2018) In 2016, Sugar Plum Restaurant Celebrated Ray Rosenblatt’s 20th Anniversary. The restaurant celebrated Ray Rosenblatt. Many people will work at a job…
Journey-Man’s Journal: Wandering to Westport
It’s the dead of winter and El Nino is delivering much needed rain to the Bay Area, but rather than hunker down like Punxsutawney Phil, I’ve decided to take advantage…
Bean There, Done That
Meet Jelly Belly Artist Kirsten Cumings Local Artist has Jelly Belly Fame Some people land unique careers or jobs that are just really cool. Kristen Cumings is one of those…
Diablo Gazette February 2016
Click HERE to read the February issue Jelly Belly Art of Kristen Cumings. 3rd Annual East Bay Comic Con photos from Concord Hilton, Contra Costa Wine Club’s 38th Annual Winetasting,…
New Year’s Resolution: Skydiving
My New Year’s Resolution – Skydiving I’ve always loved this time of year, not so much for the holidays, but because it’s a great time for reflection; it’s a chance…