Category Archives: current events

Derby Day

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Karen Ray

It was all very last minute. At 6:07 Friday evening, Jessamyn texted me: “Not sure of your plans tomorrow but if you are in Napa or want to be there–planning to watch the Kentucky Derby with one of the gals … Continue reading →

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Ya’ll Come

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Karen Ray

Next Wednesday, May 10, I’ll be on stage at Fireside Storytelling. The topic is “Call of the Wild”. No trouble coming up with an appropriate story. Can’t tell you what it will be, that would be cheating. The fun begins … Continue reading →

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Get Out….the Tuesday Movie

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Karen Ray

Not so excited when AMC bought the Sundance Kabuki movie theater in Japantown here. Another independent bites the dust. There’s already an AMC less than half a mile away on Van Ess. Even less excited when I went to the … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream for Everybody!

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Karen Ray

“I’ve got this great new plan,” says your teenager with excitement, “I’m going to make a bunch of fabulous changes in my life. “I’m going to get a car. A nice car. And I’m going to take a vacation. And … Continue reading →

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Indians in Napa?

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Karen Ray

A police presence was required at a school board meeting in Napa this month. All because of a discussion of changing the high school mascot, the Indian, which a committee of the school board has recommended. Hundreds of people showed … Continue reading →

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