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A day of reflection

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Skip@RR

Our hearts go out to the families of those killed in the 9/11 attack. And today we are reflective, in quiet observance of the blood and treasure spent in the decade since. This photo is of Karry and me in … Continue reading →

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Relax -new old music

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Skip@RR

Way back in the ’90s, Chico DJ Ron Dare came to Dancing Astronaut Studio in Redding for a night of jamming. Craig Padilla laid down this track, while Ron and I played along. Ron had some kind of Korg synth, … Continue reading →

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2001: a time odyssey

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Skip@RR

The Redding sun shone brightly through glass block walls at the Mercy Medical pediatric level in May of 1983, on the morning my first daughter Erin was born. I recall musing the mental math and discovering she would graduate from … Continue reading →

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For first responders

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Skip@RR

“Can you help me clean the puke out of the Durango?” She stood wavering, ever so slightly. Maybe a little pale, but definitely with that far away look in her eyes. River, river carry me on Living river carry me … Continue reading →

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My video of the Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Skip@RR

We’ve been going to this annual fundraising breakfast for as long as I can remember. I think it’s really unique to our town. It sets the tone for the Redding Rodeo going on this weekend. Breakfast with 10,000 or so … Continue reading →

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Awesome Predator guards west Redding gate

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Skip@RR

Told you it was awesome! This being guards the driveway gate to a west Redding home we once sold. It didn’t have the guardian at the gate back then, but it looks pretty cool now. Here it is, seen in … Continue reading →

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Cat floormat

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Skip@RR

Cat, you make a poor floormat.

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Drag Racing adds another level to Kool April Nites fun

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Skip@RR

It’s great to see the custom cars come from all over on display at Kool April Nites this week. And it’s always a blast to attend the parade on Friday evening, as the cars slowly drive by. But to fully … Continue reading →

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A Bench in the Sun at Riverfront Playhouse

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Skip@RR

We took in some local theater at Riverfront. They had some awesome finger food before the show served up by Jewel’s Catering. And dessert at intermission. Excellent wine pours by longtime thespian Jet Thomas. “A Bench in the Sun” is … Continue reading →

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Put your kid in this crab

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Skip@RR

We like the amusing Craigslist ads, here at RR. You just can’t make these up. This from Barter yesterday: “Asken $65” seems like it ought to be a word, somehow. We all know what he meant. Still, even us locals … Continue reading →

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