Monthly Archives: June 2012

Modern Storytelling

Posted on June 16, 2012 by RL CRABB

I used to be a big fan of Marvel Comics in my younger days. The original stories by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko were a breath of fresh air compared to the drek being offered to us youngsters … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, History | 12 Comments

Soapbox Saturday in Nevada City

Posted on June 15, 2012 by RL CRABB
Posted in Local | 2 Comments

Inept vs. Insane: Preseason Doldrums

Posted on June 14, 2012 by RL CRABB

As the electoral preseason moves into summer, the opposing campaigns are still trying to hone their message into a coherent battle plan for the fall showdown. The main objective at this point is to stuff their respective warchests with enough benjamins to … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 4 Comments

Ban the Bean

Posted on June 12, 2012 by RL CRABB
Posted in Culture, Food, Politics | 16 Comments

Ghost in the Machine?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by RL CRABB

The wife and I took a much needed overnighter to Cambell Hot Springs in Sierraville on Sunday. When we got home today, my last post “Back in the Saddle” had mysteriously disappeared from the blog, along with all the comments. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Leone Niehaus (1914 – 2012)

Posted on June 5, 2012 by RL CRABB

After a rich and fulfilling life, Leone Antoinette Niehaus passed away on June 5, 2012. She was 98. A prayer vigil for Leone will take place at 6pm, Thursday, June 7, at Hooper & Weaver Mortuary in Nevada City, CA. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

June 5, 1968

Posted on June 4, 2012 by RL CRABB

I’ve been a political junkie for most of my life. In the 4th grade our class held a mock election in conjunction with the 1960 presidential contest. Candidates were chosen to represent the real life counterparts, and I was Lyndon … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Local, Politics | 4 Comments

Plea from the Cartoonist

Posted on June 3, 2012 by RL CRABB

Keep me employed…Vote Orly Taitz for Senate!!!

Posted in Politics | 3 Comments