“Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant.” Joan Didion wrote that on the first page of her book The Year of Magical Thinking, about the sudden death of her long-time love John Dunne. The bewildering sadness of losing a spouse that Didion wrote about is something Deborah Lucas knows as well. Her husband, Elio "Leo" Lucas, the gregarious proprietor and chef of former Old Town Clovis … [Read more...]
JUSTicia Run 2015, JUST in time for Valentines Day
Two weeks ago I wrote a pre-valentines guide for an outdoors fun day/date which I hope many of you used to plan out this upcoming Saturday with your significant others. But what about those who procrastinate out there that may have loved the idea but are having a hard time putting it all together?????? Well as luck would have it I was forwarded an email about the JUSTicia RUN which you may … [Read more...]
FresYes! Featured Game of Round 4: Division 1: (2)Liberty Patriots @ (1)Edison Tigers (2014 Valley Championship)
For the second year in a row, The Liberty Patriots were the second seed in the Central Section Division 1 playoffs. Last year they lost a heart breaker to Clovis in the second round. This year’s team has appeared to be even better, and hungry for the Valley Title. After a 3-2 start, they have bounced back to win 7 in a row. Two of those wins came against last year’s state champions, The … [Read more...]
Friday Night Lights: The Return of High School Football
One of the more anticipated times of the year has officially arrived for sports fans. It’s when the temperature outside begins to cool down, and the start of football begins to heat up. Numerous people claim college and professional football as their “soap opera”, because it is what they enjoy to watch, and follow week by week. Fans watch in hopes that their favorite team will win a championship, … [Read more...]