Blog Entries for Loyce

OLD TOWN CHANGES

loy@foothill.net — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:54:50 +0100

Bouncing around Old Town Auburn today was pleased to learn about all the changes taking place starting with the Gold Rush Mall where I learned Mimi of The Silver Store will soon take the best location in the front of the mall; congrats to Mimi who has waited well over a decade for this opp. Mahogany Gail moves to Tea Thyme up Sacramento Street as TT is now out of business. Roseanne has opened a boutique in the back of the mall next to the veteran Sharon Stanley of& [...]

MANDELA

loy@foothill.net — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:25:56 +0100

Very much enjoyed watching the movie Mandela and de Klerk, the story of Nelson Mandela played by the wonderful Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine as F.W. de Klerk. Of course the acting is excellent and the story is riveting and what a relief: No profanity or nudity. Unfortunately, because of the nature of apartheid/segregation, violence was depicted in a graphic manner--all offset by the stimulating conversations of Mandela and de Klerk in their attempts to end the violence [...]

YUMMACIOUS AT GIOVANNI'S

loy@foothill.net — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:35:01 +0100

Enjoyed an absolutely incredible meal at Giovanni's in Colfax where I dined in splendid excess with Hubby Jack--recuperating from knee surgery--and celebrated Stuart's Shurr's birthday with Wife Christina. I enjoyed every stitch of my dining experience from the tangy Bloody Mary to my tasty salad to my linguini with blackened prawns. And let me mention the crusty bread dipped in vinegar/oil. Living in Auburn for 20 years this October, I confess that it was Stu [...]

DAKOTA SID GUESTS ON KAHI

loy@foothill.net — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:59:27 +0100

Looking forward to Dakota Sid guesting tomorrow, Thursday, on KAHI CONNECTIONS. Sid "grabs the audience in the gut" says Bill Varbie of the Medford Mail Tribune so we shall see. At 9:30am Jim Linsdau, Publisher of the Foresthill Messenger and fellow golfer George Kazezski guest on THE GOLF CONNECTION; and at 10am I head over to Courthouse Coffee to enjoy the post-program connections where Barry Stigers, Liz Pope and Dina Farr usually drop in. Should the weather cle [...]

CRANKING UP THE MIRTH METER

loy@foothill.net — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:08:51 +0100

So enjoyed the experience today: Hosted Zoo-Keeper/musician Gary Bowman at KAHI where we cranked up the mirth meter by playing Bowman's new CD with animal sounds/theme. Bowman also shared his interesting background and talked about meeting Jane Goodall. On the golf program I chatted with Shawn Kelly, pro/instruction at The Ridge, about the short game and Kelly gave his opinions on golf etiquette. After the programs, we all headed over to Courthouse Coffee and joined T [...]

MOVIN' ON

loy@foothill.net — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:24:15 +0100

It is being said that 2008 is the beginning of a major shift in growth/change/upheaval and one can certainly appreciate the economic reality with higher gas prices, etc; but life does, hopefully, go on. Ran into good pal Syl Bruce as she headed over to Depoe Bay on High Street where I joined her and bumped into fellow golfer Donna Arz who was with Jack Bangs. While waiting for our order at this very busy coffee house, chatted with AJ columnist Susan Rushton whom Bruce brought up to s [...]

COMMUNITY TIES

loy@foothill.net — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:12:11 +0100

Being a non-joiner, I am pleased with the turn-out at our Round Table group at Courthouse Coffee in Old Town, meeting Thursdays at 10am after the CONNECTIONS program on 950AM KAHI. On Thursday I will host entertaining musician/singer Clod Headgate at 9am followed at 9:30am by local Golf Vixen Cirbie Sheppard who will talk about her media ties with the Golf Channel. Terry Love, instructor at Dark Horse in Nevada County will co-guest and, hopefully, all will join in at The Round Table [...]

ROUND TABLING

loy@foothill.net — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:57:25 +0100

Post-program at Courthouse Coffee I was joined by the returning Liz Pope, golfer Spencer Strand and Diana Farr from The Ridge. It was good to see Liz and share golf stories with Spencer as we all talked about our golf experiences and ties with the community. No golf today or tomorrow but I am grateful for the rain and the quenching of the thirsty earth so will look forward to some play next week. Stopped by the Assistant League Thrift Shop on Hwy 49 in Auburn and was asked t [...]

KAHI CONNECTING

loy@foothill.net — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:59:40 +0100

Met KAHI Sales Manager Bob Ripley today for a pleasant lunch at The Monkey Cat in Downtown Auburn where we were told by owner Trish that husband Jim Bril is recovering from knee surgery and will return in a month. Bob and I enjoyed our fish tacos and appreciated the attentive service by the dark-haired waitress with the easy smile. Bob and I enjoyed our radio/community connections and agreed to connect again very soon. Best wishes, Jim, for a speedy recovery.

RAINMAKER MAGIC

loy@foothill.net — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:33:31 +0100

Just finished watching a magical movie The Rainmaker starring Burt Lancaster, Kate Hepburn and Wendell Corey. Directed by Joseph Andrew, this movie makes you smile, big and wide, all the while being highly entertained by the wonderful performances--a film the individual and/or the family can watch without flinching. I'd give five stars to this wonderfully magic film and am grateful for these fine films that will live on and triumph over those films which have been produced with n [...]

HEAVENLY ENCOUNTERS

loy@foothill.net — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:57:31 +0100

Experienced a joyous day Thursday with guest Cheri Murphy and her rich jazzy singing on KAHI CONNECTIONS and re-connected with Carol/Greg French who guested on THE GOLF CONNECTION. Post-show, we all headed over to Courthouse Coffee for coffee/chat and connected with Cirby the Golf Vixen who connected with golfer Spencer; and were joined by Big Bad Barry who chatted up Cheri Murphy. Headed out to the former Red Wagon restaurant on Combie in Nevada County, now under new owners [...]

TRANSITIONS IN AUBURN

loy@foothill.net — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:42:45 +0100

It is being said by many that 2008 is the beginning of great change/shift; and I agree because there appears to be a greater intensity in energy and many are in flux or change. Friend Syl Bruce makes her transition in locating her 20-year business from Downtown Lincoln to the end of High Street where she should be located in March, ready to continue business as Southwest Silver; we wish her luck in navigating this latest challenge. Friend Linda Lareau, Owner of Courtho [...]

MAXIMIZING THE MIRTH

loy@foothill.net — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:42:09 +0100

Determined to hold my own against the quirky forces which seems to be shifting the collective consciousness. Pleased with my choices in Auburn, I've been connecting with pals Spencer and Donna at The Ridge where divine splendor awaits. This week on KAHI CONNECTIONS, "the legend" jazz singer Cheri Murphy drops by to entertain and connect with our community at The Round Table at Courthouse Coffee. This morning I head out to Downtown Auburn to enjoy a tasty [...]

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loy@foothill.net — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:20:15 +0100

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REGAINING THE MOMENTUM

loy@foothill.net — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:05:46 +0100

It would seem that in January we are all off track from all the overeating and overspending in December and by February we collectively began to return to our regular habits, eating healthier and smaller portions and omitting the sweets (for the most part). I've finally found some momentum on the treadmill and Millie The Meek, the family dog, licked my hand in appreciation for the short, brisk walks I've recently taken her on. Seeing and feeling the sun makes for the impet [...]

NATURAL WONDERS

loy@foothill.net — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:03:37 +0100

OK, I admit to ingesting meat products; I confess to my choice to fall into eating animals in the abstract; but I do see myself shifting more and more away from such and toward fish (OK, I know these were once living creatures). I do, however, have a great love and appreciation for those creatures of the wild including a pair of undomesticated felines and a miniature parrot and it pains me when I see brightly featured in the Sacramento Bee, photos of women holding the wild creatures of [...]

MAGIC IN MOVIES

loy@foothill.net — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:47:10 +0100

Just enjoyed very much a movie titled The Gunfighter with Gregory Peck and while this tale is one of violence, I enjoyed the story which is depicted by the great Peck and guess what? This wonderful film is in black and white, has minimum killing, little graphic depiction of the violence, no profanity and yet the message is clear: Violence begets violence and man has a choice. The film is beautifully acted by Peck and supporting actors Mitchell Mallard and Helen Westcott ad [...]

ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE

loy@foothill.net — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:43:25 +0100

It is becoming more and more challenging to override those headlines about crime and I always turn the television channel when the violence goes over the top and I try to avoid those programs that splash profanity around. There really is much positive happening in the world because the world continues to spin and the sun rises and sets daily; so if we bear these realities in mind we can offset all the negatives that the media continues to deluge us with and we must remember that i [...]

TRANSITIONS IN THE NEW YEAR

loy@foothill.net — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:12:59 +0100

I've heard from a few peeps that this year will bring about some interesting energies among the different celestial planets and thus, great shifts will take place. I am experiencing changes close to home in that my good friend Syl Bruce--after almost two decades in her Downtown Lincoln location--will be moving her shop to the end of High Street next to the former Sundance Computers which Alex and Thom Finks have recently shuttered. Look for Syl in her new location in Mar [...]

CONTENT IN AUBURN

loy@foothill.net — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:31:06 +0100

Although I have not yet experienced the fare at Joe Caribe, the newest eatery on Lincoln Way in Downtown Auburn, I have heard excellent feedback from those who have joined me at The Round Table and I look forward to savoring those "tasty tacos" as I seem to crave more spicy and zesty foods during these grey, winter days. And let me say that I continue to enjoy the good food at Lou La Bontes where I was joined the other day by pal Donna Arz and Jack Bangs. We all enjoyed our [...]