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Bird’s Eye View (Mar 26, 2014)

I am writing this in a sleep-deprived state of anger. The Valley is in uproar. Everybody is talking about it. I refer to the noise pollution produced by the fans used at various wineries to protect their vines against frost.

Bird’s Eye View (Mar 19, 2014)

As I am sure nobody is aware, in two weeks, on these very pages, the 400th Turkey Vulture column will appear! Obviously there will be parades and celebrations throughout the western world, or at least the western end of Anderson Valley up at The Nest.

Bird’s Eye View (Mar 12, 2014)

“The Turkey Vulture has landed,” as someone very famously once said. And I’m very pleasantly shocked to see how green everything is! When I left these shores a few short weeks ago all was brown and dry.

A Tramp-like Bird of Prey Abroad

Greetings one and all. If you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin. The “misbehaving” in the Valley over the past few weeks should probably…

A Mendolander Flying Over King Arthur’s Court

Sitting in The Black Eagle pub (founded in 1835) yesterday lunchtime, the waitress walked around the lounge with a plate in each hand inquiring who had ordered the two chip sandwiches.

A Tramp-Like Bird of Prey Abroad

What better refuge from the elements than a pub?! As has been the case for centuries, the pubs are most welcoming, particularly those outside the trendy city center areas, those that provide a warm and cozy atmosphere somewhat representative of local people’s living rooms.

Bird’s Eye View

The Buckhorn, Boonville, is now operating as a full service restaurant and bar. Yes, the margaritas, martinis, and single malts are back in the Valley.

Bird’s Eye View

Feeling a little confused/concerned by the whole health insurance issue? You are no doubt not alone. Fortunately, our local Health Center has taken steps to help folks through this and you can receive the help and guidance you may need by giving them a call and arranging an appointment with our local Obama Care expert, Mitzi Wagner, formerly of the AV Teen Center.

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