December 2009

Sober Driving

From office parties to lively dinner gatherings to New Year’s toasts, there’s plenty to celebrate during this exciting season. Sadly, some of these joyous occasions will likely lead to...

by Darren Elms

Bishop

The area of Bishop and the spectacular Owens Valley in the eastern Sierra Mountains is one of California’s hidden gems.

by Judy M. Zimmerman

Deck the Walls

Exterior Holiday Décor

by Jenn Talley

The Family Tree

The Importance of Genealogy Genealogy isn’t simply connecting the dots between distant relatives, the process can be a fascinating look at where and how family members lived, your kinship’s...

by Lynn Machon

Game On

Strategic Thinking Versus Virtual Gaming

by Vivian Gundestrup

Holiday Cards

I love Christmas letters. Seriously I do. They’re generic, impersonal gifts wrapped in the glossy paper of self-absorption. I look forward to them as much as I do It’s A Wonderful Life.

by Tom Mailey

Then & Now

Reviews of CDs, Books and DVDs.

The Vine

Wine Selections from Local Connoisseurs: 2006 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah & Deseado De Familia Schroeder Sparkling Torrontés

Wintery

If you're a crossword lover, then you'll love our WordPlay!

by Gail Beckman

Aloha Sushi Japanese Restaurant & Bar

No you didn’t just step off the plane to the island of Oahu, you’ve actually entered another sushi paradise, one on the main land, Aloha Sushi in Folsom.

by Desiree Patterson

Introducing...The Errand Gal

The Errand Gal is a corporate and personal concierge service providing errand services to help keep employees more productive and to assist those who simply need help “getting it all done.”

Introducing...Almonte Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Arnold Almonte, D.O. is in practice as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon that entails roughly 60 percent cosmetic, and 40 percent hand and reconstructive surgery.

Introducing...Golden State Employer Services

Golden State Employer Services provides support to businesses in the areas of human resource consulting and training, payroll processing, and workers compensation and benefit administration.

Introducing...Visions on Canvas

Visions on Canvas offers full-scale canvas production with a wall-ready final product in the shortest time possible.

Get to Know...Carmel Hill

Doing something that you love for a living is a rare gift. Carmel Hill, the Tennis Professional at Broadstone Racquet Club, is one of those very fortunate few who can say that they have the best...

by Greg Walker

Dolph Gotelli

Dolph Gotelli describes his art with a phrase that captures the spirit of his work as much as it captures the creative experience itself: he’s playing with his toys.

by Bill Romanelli

What's Happening in Folsom and El Dorado Hills!

We keep our ears to the ground to find out what's going on in the local area...our What's Up? Column!

Nanny Diaries

Exchanges between nannies and their clients are small but significant activities that do a world of emotional and physical good for elderly persons.

by Jenn Thornton

Snapshots from Local Area Happenings

Snapshots from Local Area Happenings in and around Folsom and El Dorado Hills