Near and far in lands of hinter, holidays abound in winter Chilly cold the winds a blowin’, trees are bare no leaves are showin’ Streams are frozen skies are cloudy, bars are full and loud and rowdy Farmers sell the crops they reap, if any’s left it’s theirs to keep Chopping wood in fall’s not […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Ferryboat Photograph”
The boy staring out the window, That boy was me. I wasn’t on the ferryboat then, But I was that boy. What’s out there? Is it my life? Will the water take me away? Will I come back if it does? Are secrets only answers? Questions asked only of me. Father had been there before. […]
Museum’s 7th annual Christmas tree lot fundraiser to open Friday
For the seventh year in a row, when you buy a Christmas tree at the Benicia Historical Museum, the money will go toward two area nonprofits: the museum itself and Vallejo’s Genesis House. Elizabeth d’Huart, the museum’s executive director, said the idea came from then-board member Toni Haughey in 2010. “She saw a niche in […]
James Garrett: Former Benicia High School star athletes make good
Benicia High School has had many fine athletes move on past their playing days to successful careers. The foundation for many of those careers is based on remembering their roots and applying that learning time to helping others. It is passing the torch. I am very proud of all those written of here and all […]
Bob Livesay: Changes big and small
By Bob Livesay Special to the Herald It is a new beginning. The local election is over. There is not much change on that level. We have the same mayor and one new councilmember. The one big issue is who will be the new Planning Commission member. It is important because of the Seeno property […]
A Different Drummer: In defense of small-town Trump supporters
Now that the elections are over and nothing can be done about that, I’ll make my political statement. The first thing I want to say is Ahhhhh! Pundits ask what happened and try to answer their own question. As a small-town boy, here’s what I see. First, the middle class didn’t disappear. They were repositioned […]
Poetry Corner: Johanna Ely “Preparing for winter”
In late October the afternoon sun settles close to the horizon, but still warms the skin. A clear blue sky holds no premonition of what must come next. Only the light weakens, gives us a subtle warning, while shadows grow into long fingers that reach out and touch the circadian self, affirm our uneasiness that […]
Poetry Corner: Peter Bray “After the election…”
After the election, I grieved like a puppy that had lost its tail, heard the acceptance and concession speeches and went on my way to see a customer, scheduled new work and then headed to Nation’s for breakfast. Good luck, World and America, your new boy thinks Global Warming is a hoax, his majority colleagues […]
BREAKING: Elizabeth Patterson narrowly elected to third term as mayor of Benicia
Steve Young elected to council; Tom Campbell to serve fourth term; Christina Strawbridge defeated for re-election After what turned out to be a very tight race, mayoral candidate Mark Hughes conceded the election Wednesday to Mayor Elizabeth Patterson, who will serve her third term through 2020. Patterson said the call was very gracious, and “he […]
Everyday Feng Shui: Prosperity comes in many forms
“Invent your world. Surround yourself with people, colors, sounds and work that nourish you.” Sark Prosperity does not refer solely to financial wealth; rather the “richness” of your life. Are you rich in friends, family, love, community, health, talent, career, self-fulfillment, and inner peace? How prosperous are you? Feng Shui, utilizes your positive connection with […]