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Lots of updates and asking for help…

So……here we go… ~Redwood Empire Health Coalition (a consortium of 14 clinics) are going to gather kids/adults for the pilot programs-this is a big coup. ~The Community Action Partnership is going to develop the pilot programs knowledge tracking assessments, also a big coup and vital to grant funding. ~We are chatting with three major local… Read More

Thankful

As everyone knows who knows me well, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Two days in the kitchen making this and that; all the traditional foods with a few new dishes thrown in for fun. This holiday also allows us to pause and think about what it is we are grateful and thankful for in our… Read More

Tips to help brighten your mood

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We all have those days when things just don’t go our way, or we are simply in a bad mood. Whatever the circumstances are for ‘that’ mood, are there any tips to help us snap out of it? If it’s not a serious depression or a chemical imbalance, then the answer can be, yes. First… Read More

Autumn Crush

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The pinot noir was picked, mostly by hand, about a month ago, but the chardonnay was still on the vines until this week. I have learned a lot of vineyards and wine since I’ve lived next to a vineyard. This big machine has belts that basically vibrate the grapes off the steps, go down a… Read More