Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick A lot of water has gone under the bridge since COVID-19 hit the scene in 2020. One of the great regrets of this time will certainly be how we treated the elderly and the sick. In my own experience, I lost a good friend who fell ill during the … [Read more...] about Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
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Peter Arnott put his stamp on Marin
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Peter Arnott, who passed away last month at age 90, left an indelible stamp on Sausalito. A native of Palo Alto, Peter met his wife Ann while both were employed in Tokyo. After they married and had a son, David, they relocated to Sausalito, a move that … [Read more...] about Peter Arnott put his stamp on Marin
600 milkweed to be planted to support Monarch butterfly preservation – volunteers are needed
This week and next volunteers will converge at a meadow entrance of Pacheco Valle on Alameda del Prado south of Nave Drive to plant hundreds of milkweed plants secured through a partnership composed of the Marin County Parks and Open Space District, the Rotary Club of Ignacio, the Rotary Club of … [Read more...] about 600 milkweed to be planted to support Monarch butterfly preservation – volunteers are needed
Properly Subversive: Do you believe the president when he says food prices are headed down?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick With apologies to Art Linkletter (Google him, kids) President Joe Biden says the darndest things. Last week he said this with an absolute straight face: "Like we were doing before I got elected president, inflation at the grocery store is, thank … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Do you believe the president when he says food prices are headed down?
Marin goes to a higher COVID status thanks to the so-called ‘Thanksgiving Effect’
Marinscope In what is being called the “Thanksgiving Effect,” the Bay Area saw an 80% increase in COVID-19 cases, causing medical experts to recommend the wearing of high-quality masks when indoors. The Marin County health office reported last week that the county remains a viral soup … [Read more...] about Marin goes to a higher COVID status thanks to the so-called ‘Thanksgiving Effect’
Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department
Christina Cramer, a 17-year veteran of the Sonoma County government’s human resources department and its leader for the past eight years, is the County of Marin’s choice to lead its Department of Human Resources. Cramer’s first day on the job will be Jan. 17. Cramer, who grew up in Novato and has … [Read more...] about Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department
Marin luminary and Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie dead at 79
Marinscope The New York Times reports today that Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie has died. Here’s a portion to the NYTs obituary and a link to a story about her time in Sausalito: “Christine McVie, the singer, songwriter and keyboardist who became the biggest hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac, … [Read more...] about Marin luminary and Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie dead at 79
San Marin and Marin Catholic football champs again
For the second year in a row the football teams of San Marin High School and Marin Catholic won their respective division titles and head into the state tournament where they both hope to repeat as state champions. San Marin won the North Coast Section Division V title last week when the … [Read more...] about San Marin and Marin Catholic football champs again
Sausalito History: The seagoing sermonizer
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Last month Episcopalian parishioners honored a priest who used to ferry from Sausalito to Belvedere to deliver sermons almost 100 years ago. A rower representing the Rev. Harrold St. George Buttrum staged a reenactment of Buttrum’s bay crossings while … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The seagoing sermonizer
Marin County ‘disappointed’ but not ‘surprised’ by increase in local homelessness
Marin County Special to Marinscope Evidence is mounting that Marin County’s challenges with homelessness are directly tied to the lack of affordable housing and that most people experiencing homelessness in Marin lived here before they lost housing. The Marin County Department of Health and … [Read more...] about Marin County ‘disappointed’ but not ‘surprised’ by increase in local homelessness