Sierra Mountain Times

Things to Come

Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe star in an upcoming movie, Body of Lies.
First things first, I owe any and all fans of my column an apology for missing out on last week. The combination of fighting the worst illness I have encountered in years coupled with my sister’s wedding (and all the events […]

A Personal Umbrella for a Rainy Day
There are so many “rainy days” that people can experience – a sick child, a broken-down car or a late mortgage payment.
But what about a lawsuit?
These days’ lawsuits are being filed, not just against big corporations, but also against people like you and me. In the blink of an […]

Gingersnap Peach Crisp (Some parental participation required)
A delightful dish for breakfast, brunch or after dinner.
You will need:
6 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup flour
½ cup quick cooking oats
6 tablespoon butter
6 gingersnap cookies
Read all the directions and wash your hands well. Ask a parent to help you pre-heat the oven to […]

“When should you start your Christmas shopping?” (asked in Jamestown)

“I feel, personally: never before Halloween – unless you find a good sale. Maybe just something you know somebody wants, and it’s special and it’s a good deal; and now’s the time to do it. But I don’t want to see one Christmas decoration before Halloween […]

I conquered two of my biggest fears last week: fear of poison oak, and fear of singing in front of people! Shortly after my family moved from Oahu to Sacramento, I started hiking in Northern California. I made the mistake of venturing too far into the very rugged Yuba River area, outside Nevada City, and […]