Monthly Archives: September 2009

Beatlemania weekend – excellent short video

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Skip@RR

With the emergence on 9-9-09 of remastered Beatles tunes and the new Beatles Rock Band game, it’s been a Beatles weekend around here. If you’re not quite Beatled-out yet, I offer you an excellent cover version of Let it Be, … Continue reading →

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What is happiness, and how to get it.

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Skip@RR

The Shasta Association of REALTORS hosted speaker and author Edwin Edebiri on Wednesday. He talks about happiness. He grew up in Nigeria and now lives in Corning. He is a professional speaker and self-titled Inspirator. He shared his research and … Continue reading →

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Photographic reminder

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Skip@RR

Our hearts go out to the families of those killed in the 9/11 attack. This photo of Karry and me in New York is on my desk. It’s a daily reminder that every time you kiss or hug a loved … Continue reading →

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We love kitsch art advertising signs

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Skip@RR

We found this new art sign on Lake Blvd at Finishline Collision. It’s very well done. Nicely painted too. An iconic upgrade to entire neighborhood. We didn’t go around back to check if it was anatomically accurate, like the Merrill … Continue reading →

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SWEAT for fun

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Skip@RR

We found ourselves walking amidst a late summer fun run yesterday on the River Trail. Numbered humans padded by us in their running shoes. I stopped and spoke with the gentlemen handing off cups of water to runners about midway, … Continue reading →

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Local AT&T network is apparently overwhelmed. Warning.

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Skip@RR

At our staff meeting today, it came up how many people are suffering with bad AT&T service. Even text messages take much longer than they should. This is causing a lot of frustration among real estate agents who need to … Continue reading →

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Beguiled by bridge busker

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Skip@RR

Saturday evening at the Sundial Bridge, a guitarist serenades passersby. A child in pink is drawn to the spirited music. Spontaneous feet fly in the sunset air. Guitar face, well done. You look so familiar, but I can’t place you. … Continue reading →

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I meet RS Editor Silas Lyons for the first time

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Skip@RR

I finally met the current editor of my usually-beloved/occasionally-infuriating local newspaper, and it turns out he’s a decent guy. It’s hard to believe we’d never actually met. He seemed to know who I was. He reminded me about that time … Continue reading →

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More evidence of our new local Harvest Economics

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Skip@RR

I never really thought of Redding as an agricultural community, but evidence of our new economic basis is popping up all over. I was surprised by this interesting little all-terrain dump truck on display inside a Redding Raley’s supermarket yesterday. … Continue reading →

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Slightly confused Jewish Marijuana harvester for hire

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Skip@RR

Folks, you just can’t make this stuff up. Found this ad in local Craigslist yesterday: Well it is harvest season here. And that harvest is turning late Summer into our new local holiday season, even if it’s a long way … Continue reading →

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