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By: TomasPosted on August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Movies ahead of their time

Recently I watched two movies that made me reflect on today’s headlines. These moves were made as early as 2022, yet they highlight issues that are bothering me and many others today in 2025.

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By: TomasPosted on May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

Reflecting on Memorial Day

I choose to remember Gee for who she was: a Marine helping people who supported the mission of our United States

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By: TomasPosted on April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

Always Eat Local

Tonight, my wife and I drove 30 minutes down the hill to Roseville, California, where the closest Red Robin is located. At the end of the evening, it was clear that you should always “eat local.”

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By: TomasPosted on March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

I hope I helped

I first noticed the small doe while looking for Buddy’s escape route, on my lunch break. Laying down under the Camelia bush, she was watching […]

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By: TomasPosted on November 24, 2023November 24, 2023

What’s Thanksgiving without elote?

It’sThanksgiving evening 2023. We’ve finished gorging ourselves, are digesting a lot of food, and are waiting for the pies to be cut. In thinking about […]

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By: TomasPosted on October 1, 2023October 1, 2023

Dreaming like Dorothy

Last night, I had a very vivid, colorful dream. Much like Dorothy’s dream of the land of Oz.

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By: TomasPosted on July 10, 2023July 11, 2023

A Modern Prometheus

You may recall that I’ve been struggling with my riding and push mowers. This is today’s tale of woe.

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By: TomasPosted on April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

Almost missed my wedding

My wife and I recently celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary. I mentioned on Facebook that our wedding almost didn’t happen. Friend asked for details. Here […]

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By: TomasPosted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

It’s still not there: Cultural sensitivity and haircuts

A short while ago, I wrote about the lack of cultural sensitivity from a local retailer. It’s happened again. Rather, it’s been happening, this time at a local Great Clips franchise.

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By: TomasPosted on December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

Moving On

Serving on the DCC has been a wonderful experience. I have met many terrific people and made some life-long friendships. But I need to put my needs, and those of my family, first. Thank you for the opportunity to have served this community.

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