Monthly Archives: March 2012

A different kind of culinary herb

My colleague has a story this week on something that strikes me as being quintessentially Northern Californian. For those unaware, on the east coast, there is a pervasive belief that everyone in Californian is a shiny happy surfing stoner with … Continue reading

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Wanna buy a roller coaster?

One of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk‘s classic coasters can be yours for just a half a million dollars. After two decades of thrilling children of all ages, the Hurricane is being sold to make space for a new ride. … Continue reading

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Happy Californianniversary to me

I failed to properly note my six month anniversary of living in California, aka my Californianniversary. For the most part, I’m glad I made the journey out and am looking forward to lots of exploring this summer. But lately there’s … Continue reading

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The egg vending machine in Aptos

A friend who grew up in the area recently introduced me to what she calls “the chicken show,” otherwise known as the egg vending machine at Glaum Farms. Insert three dollar bills into the machine and you get two dozen … Continue reading

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Study: Meth use during pregnancy causes children’s behavioral problems

This seems like it should be fairly obvious, but the more information out there, the better, I suppose. A new study finds that use of methamphetamine during pregnancy can lead to behavioral problems in children, including anxiety, depression and violent … Continue reading

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rant: broken brake lights

I don’t think I’ve ever seen as many cars with broken brake lights as I have here in Santa Cruz County. It drives me absolutely batty. What is with the broken brake and tail lights? I hate to pull the … Continue reading

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