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Final Thoughts On ... ... ...
HOPETo summarize a life is to list all of the situations and decisions that person has made over the course of their short existence. The vastest of o... read more
At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers
Power, a strong word in today’s society of war and hatred. It seems we live in a world that is teetering on a razor’s edge, waiting for the day th... read more
Black Friday - a Cultural Event
Cultural Event #6The day following Thanksgiving is one of the biggest shopping extravaganzas of the year. It brings entire families to the will of the... read more
Chico City Council & Ordinance 940
Cultural Event #5Upon reading Chico City Ordinance No. 2365 by adding chapter 9.40 or Chico 940, the ordinance is as bad they say. The language in whi... read more
The Namesake
Cultural Event #4The Namesake was an epic story of one family’s story through life and tragedy while trying to adapt to life in America and not forg... read more
Jake Shimabukuro with Joe Craven
Cultural Event #3The night opened with a colorful and entertaining show by Joe Craven. He is an extremely energetic folk musician who uses all imagina... read more
Thanksgiving
Cultural Event #2The day known as Thanksgiving has had many different significances over my lifetime. From the last holiday with grandparents to exces... read more
The Prophet's Hair
At a very young age I can look back and remember sitting in the aisle pew of the great Catholic Church and wondering what the hell the priest was talk... read more
A Walk Through the Life of the Mechoopda People
Cultural Event #1A short little woman stands before the Bidwell Mansion and explains her short lived experiences as a Mechoopda Indian. She began her ... read more
Names & Identities
Many Americans today go through life without ever considering what their name means or what it meant to those who gave it. A name can do so much more ... read more
