Tragic Radicals: Why the Sexual Left Defends the Indefensible

"U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker’s decision last month striking down California’s Proposition 8, despite the expressed will of 7 million voters, undoubtedly is radical.

Al Mohler summed it up as 'one brazen act of judicial energy.' The ruling was so radical that even the unquestionably liberal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overruled Walker’s order to immediately allow 'gay marriage' while it reviews the decision."

Click here for more on Stan Guthrie's commentary.

Painter worked on both landmark bridges

"There can't be many Californians like Harry Fogle. He is one of a handful of men who worked on the construction of both the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge."

Read more about this fascinating man. Just click here.

Judging Marriage: Proposition 8 Struck Down

"Yesterday, federal district court Judge Vaughn Walker, a Reagan appointee, overturned California’s Proposition 8, which defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

While the immediate impact is limited to the state of California, the consequences of this egregious bit of judicial overreach threatens to be nationwide."

Click here for more of Chuck Colson's commentary.

Apple Hill Blossom Trail Run

"Ranches belonging to the Apple Hill® Growers Association are showcasing their blooming orchards, Christmas tree and vineyards on April 17th with a trail run to kick off our 2010 Apple Blossom Festival, sponsored in a partnership with Whole Foods Market.

A portion of the proceeds from the Apple Hill® Blossom Trail Run will benefit Hope House of El Dorado County. Hope House is a not for profit, transitional living program for homeless women with young children."

For more on the event, click here.

Good News for February 8 (Posted by Mary Beth)

Check out The Flog - Author Chris Fabry's Blog

"Chris Fabry is a radio personality and author. Share his insights and emotions on his blog, The Flog."

Click here for a blog concerning his son.


Tuning in to hear others: In a chaotic world, companies emphasize listening skills

Is listening under siege?

"Do you have trouble listening? Deborah Hicks, chief human resources officer at Harvard Medical School, thinks so. Listening is an overlooked skill in an era of hurried schedules, high-tech overload, and now economic anxieties, says Hicks, whose 8- and 13-year-old sons keep her honest by demanding that she repeat back what they say, if they suspect she's not hearing them fully."

Click here to listen in on the discussion.


Underwater stones puzzle archeologists

"Forty feet below the surface of Lake Michigan in Grand Traverse Bay, a mysterious pattern of stones can be seen rising from an otherwise sandy half-mile of lake floor.

Likely the stones are a natural feature. But the possibility they are not has piqued the interest of archeologists, native tribes and state officials since underwater archeologist Mark Holley found the site in 2007 during a survey of the lake bottom."

The rest of the story is here.


Daffodil Hill: A California Gem

"Amador County, California is home to a seasonal delight. Daffodil Hill is the family homestead of the McLaughlin family, who settled in the area in the 1880s. A four acre area blooms with hundreds of varieties of daffodils and other flowers."

Visit the Amador County Chamber of Commerce tribute to this wonderful garden.