In my house I keep a glass lamp by the front door. It is in the shape of a tulip, and inside it, a light bulb flickers in the shape of a tear. I keep it lit all night long— a small comfort for those who are lost, for ghosts who believe they have been […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “The Ultimate, or the Ultimate Goal?”
One was new to the task, Slow in catching the clue. Too much was new, In One’s young life to view. Words from the past He repeatedly said, Form memory of time, And echo in One’s head. One didn’t understand at the time. He meant, “Do your best.” One always did. One passed every test. […]
Benicia FD douses Industrial Park grass fire
Staff Report The Benicia Fire Department extinguished a fire that burned 4 to 5 acres in the Industrial Park on Tuesday, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. At 12:45 p.m., the department responded to a report of a vegetation fire on the 300 block of Industrial Court. Initially, about 3 acres of […]
Benicia Moms Group takes top prize for local float in 4th of July parade
Staff Report Benicia Main Street announced the winners for the entries in the annual 4th of July Torchlight Parade. Taking first place in the local float competition was the Benicia Moms Group with its colorful representation of a caterpillar, beating out the respective second and third-place winners Benicia Little League and BDES Portuguese Holy Ghost […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Handyman Song #12
Yes, it’s true, there really is a “Handyman Song #12.” There were at least 11 earlier versions, so I decided this one would be the last. How did it come about? It’s a long story, a very long story. As a self-employed Handyman for the past 16 years, I chose to advertise in a number […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of July 8, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Vallejo News Edits On July 9, 1843 (July 8, 1943) Indications that “time” will be put on the ration list was suggested in the date line of the Vallejo Evening News edition of last Thursday night and that also the News had been hoarding a reserve stock from […]
Everday Feng Shui: Calming the chaos and other Feng Shui corrections
Summer is here! Your life may be filled with many activities such as vacations, summer camps, house cleaning and renovation projects. Through all of this active chaos it is imperative that your home remain your refuge; calm, harmonious and organized. Incorporating some easy Feng Shui corrections will help you relax and enjoy your home and […]
PHOTOS: 2018 Torchlight Parade
Plein air artist captures wildlife in new show
Martinez artist Mary Lou Correia has been all over the world, usually with a sketchbook and camera in hand. It is from these trips that she has captured scenes of nature and wildlife with her oil and pastel brushes. Viewers can see these paintings beginning tomorrow at Benicia Plein Air Gallery, where Correia is the […]
A Vibrant Faith for the 21st Century: The case against– and for– judging
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Matthew 7:1-2 [New International Version]). “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even […]