Margaret is a devoted yoga practitioner. She practices three times a week on Zoom with Tamela Smith of Age-Friendly Yoga. Margaret moved to San Anselmo in 1957 and worked for many years as a school secretary at Isabel Cook and Hidden Valley. She was also a secretary at the Fairfax Police … [Read more...] about Meet Margaret from Fairfax at 103
Jim Steele Commentary: The truth about heat waves
Jim Steele/Planet in the Balance For those who truly want to be guided by science, put aside the climate crisis hysteria. We can explain the natural dynamics of all heat waves by simply knowing 1) how heat is transported along the earth’s surface; 2) how heat is transported vertically; 3) how … [Read more...] about Jim Steele Commentary: The truth about heat waves
Getting into ‘good trouble’ in Marin
Marinscope Political action groups held a “Good Trouble” candlelight vigil last weekend in Corte Madera Town Park and Marinscope Community Newspapers was there to chronicle the event. The weather cooperated as scores of people honored the legacy of John Lewis, a civil rights icon and congressman … [Read more...] about Getting into ‘good trouble’ in Marin
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Come With Me To A Quiet Place
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe The Lord is my strength...He has become my salvation!(Psalm 117:14)You and yours are most cordially invited to attend a dynamitecourse from the prophetic book of Ezekiel called "Ezekiel onSteroids" beginning at 9:45 a.m. today...This is followed by ourweekly worship … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Come With Me To A Quiet Place
25 Years Ago: Lee Gerner died
(Editor's Note: This is an excerpt of Pages From The Past, a feature in the Novato Advance. Lee Gerner is in the news 25 years after his death because of the homeless encampment that now occupies the park that bears his name. The full column will be in the July 28 edition of the Novato … [Read more...] about 25 Years Ago: Lee Gerner died
Frederick commentary: What’s really going on with the homeless in Marin
The issue of homelessness in Marin boils down to this: Are the homeless a protected class of citizens exempt from human norms and community rules? It’s not about how to “fix” homelessnesses. This is also not a moment for warring ideological tribes to demonstrate how so much more they … [Read more...] about Frederick commentary: What’s really going on with the homeless in Marin
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: The Plumb Line
By The Rev. Thomas Nibbe The scriptures"...I'd rather scrub floors in the house of my God than be honored as a guest in a sinful palace..." (Psalm 84:10b - Eugene Peterson's translation - The Message)"...I will spare them no longer..." (Amos 7:7-15) we could perhaps say that God has His … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: The Plumb Line
Best Guess Horoscope: Justice is best served cold otherwise it would just water
DEEP THOUGHTS: Your place in a highway lane is not a birthright. Let people merge. Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 Five out of six Libras agree: Russian Roulette is completely safe. Scorpio -- Oct. 23 thru Nov. 21 Justice is best served cold. It it were served warm it would be … [Read more...] about Best Guess Horoscope: Justice is best served cold otherwise it would just water
TRO issued in Lee Gerner Park brouhaha
Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzales issued temporary restraining order on Thursday, July 16, prohibiting the City of Novato from enforcing new camping laws designed to eliminate a permanent homeless encampment at Lee Gerner Park. The city had not begun enforcing its new rules, but expected a … [Read more...] about TRO issued in Lee Gerner Park brouhaha
Novato Parklet workshop July 21
The City of Novato is inviting residents to join the Novato Design Review Commission for a workshop on July 21, at 7 p.m. as they begin considering the aesthetics and design concepts for outdoor dining in Novato’s Downtown. The meeting will be in-person at the Novato City Council Chambers at 901 … [Read more...] about Novato Parklet workshop July 21