Coping
Everyone needs to stop greeting each other with, “How are you doing?” or “How have you been?” Of course we care about our friends and neighbors, but these sunny day greetings just don’t fit the times right now. Let’s be honest. We’re not feeling that great. We all need to find some better ways to deal with all the depression, sadness, grief, loss and feelings of uncertainty that comes with living in the middle of a pandemic and an economic recession while we evacuate and fight wildfires for weeks and weeks. This is tough stuff. For Christ’s sake, how do you think we should be feeling?
Commentary: Land for affordable housing – priceless
Nine years after the project was launched, the self-described “ultra-luxury resort” Montage plans to welcome its first guests on Dec. 19. Rooms are available for $695 to $945, or you can book a $1,995 suite with “views of the surrounding mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows.” Luxury in the wine country has its price, but there is more at stake than just money.
Community Corner
Ongoing through January 3 – Winter Classes for kids at Schulz Museum, cooking, science, art, animation. 284-1263. 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa. www.SchulzMuseum.org.
Commentary: From the Library
Recently, I was asked, “What is the value of your library card?”
Commentary: Sonoma County defies wildfire public safety standards
While many Sonoma County residents feel wildland fire fatigue, we should embrace some hard facts about the underlying factors that have contributed to the situation. California, our county, the nature of the wildland-urban interface, climate change and human factors have led us to a critical and troubling wake up call. Decisions about fire safe roads and development in high fire risk areas are being made at the state and county levels that will determine our future.
Commentary: More to the story
As residents who are being profoundly impacted by one of the corporations profiled in the lead article in last week’s “Cannabis in Sonoma County” special report, we would like to take this opportunity to share additional information and insights with your readers.
Commentary: Vote no on the sale of Healdsburg hospital
Everyone should be able to get the care that they need, and no one should be denied healthcare based on the religious views of the hospital provider.