By Judie Donaldson Until a few years ago, I never really thought about planning my life in order to be happy. Did you? I thought about things like the importance of being a good person and living a good life, creating opportunities for my children, having work that was meaningful, making a contribution to the […]
Letter: Making sense of air monitoring (Part 1)
Making sense of air monitoring (Part 1) Most of the time, you cannot see dirty air – for example you can’t see particulates. We know that particulates increase the age-specific mortality risk, particularly from cardiovascular causes. In fact, epidemiological studies suggest public health officials are underestimating the effect of acute pollution exposure on mortality and […]
Photo: Traffic box gets new design
Throwback Thursday:Herald headlines for the week of June 17, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago After 50 Years Our Jail Is Renovated (June 17, 1943) Work of cleansing and renovating of the branch county jail in the Benicia City Hall as been completed under the direction of Supervisor Jack O’Grady and Sheriff Jack Thornton. For many years the Grand Juries have criticized the […]
Letter: Plenty of blame in unsettled contract
Plenty of blame in unsettled contract We attended the Benicia High graduation ceremony and were impressed with the accomplishments of the graduates. Student academic accomplishments were highlighted, a record number of scholarships were noted (top-rated colleges were the destination of many), athletic team championships were listed and plentiful, and a fantastic performing arts program involving […]
The Truth About Cruising (Part 7): Favorite ports
The Benicia Fullosopher My favorite ports are those with ancient cities, folk art, glorious natural beauty, or unique architecture. For architecture: Barcelona, Spain—a showcase for the whimsical Gaudi creations. Singapore—a city that combines natural beauty with contemporary architecture and offers the ease of touring on your own. Just a short walk within the ship’s terminal […]
Photo: Surprise, Ron!
Letter: Great Vallejo Choral Society concert
Great Vallejo Choral Society concert Kudos, awe and aahs to the Vallejo Choral Society’s end of season concert. Did you ever wonder what it’s like to leave the restraints of gravity and soar to heavenly realms? It wouldn’t be too far off to say that it was like having an out of body experience, where […]
Letter: Some perspective on history
Some perspective on history The study of history is important, if for no other reason than it may help us to avoid repeating it. However, at times it is most important for those of us who have experienced history to take the time to be sure that whatever those lessons may be are not lost. […]
Voice of the Village: The good old days were…when?
By Lois Requist A high school graduate, speaking to his classmates about their school years, said, “You will look back on these as the good old days.” I listened to his comments from a bleacher seat as my twin grandchildren graduated from high school in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Smiling to myself, I thought of the […]