“Independence for our nation from Great Britain. Independence would be bringing America its true roots, I guess; instead of being part of something else and representing a country of our own – instead of being ruled by another country. And the Fourth is definitely about taking the day off and just relaxing and truly celebrating […]

1977 saw the release of Jimmy Buffett’s L.P.’s, “Change in Latitudes, Changes in Attitude.” In ’78, Jimmy released his “Son of a Son of a Sailor” album and brought his “Cheeseburgers in Paradise Tour” to Angels Camp!
I am saddened by the death of George Carlin, one of the most creative and influential comedians of […]

A rose is a rose, is a rose. Well maybe not, as there are more than twelve thousand varieties of roses for sale in the world. Next time you stop to smell a few blooms in a rose garden, take a long look at the detail of each.
Your roses should be in full bloom now, […]

Dare to be Different
It is better to be looked over than overlooked. – Mae West
You’ve heard it a zillion times: when picking a mutual fund, you want a manager with lots of experience and a great track record. It’s not bad advice, but everybody does it and a depressingly large number of investors end up […]

The E Clampus Vitus Mutuca Chapter 1849 donated and dedicated a historical plaque to the Jamestown community on Saturday, June 21st. The plaque was awarded for the 1897 Jamestown Branch Jail Rehabilitation Project, which rescued the old jail. In 1897, Tuolumne County constructed a Jamestown Branch Jail, which was used as a temporary detention facility […]