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23 November 2011 – Twenty Three, and Counting, Thankfully.

Hello, and for all of you in the U.S. (and Denmark), Happy Thanksgiving! . A perfect day to introduce you to two more reasons for us all to be full of gratitude, John and Wisdom, the newest members of the family. We have known them both for several years. They…...

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October 24, 2011 – One Month Under The Stars

It’s been exactly one month since we spent one lovely night together under the stars. A perfect time to look back and remember the friends and the laughter and what it was that brought us together. There was beautiful food and those that seved it and those who ate and…...

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A Special Evening to benefit RROP

Event:  One Under the Stars Date & Time:  September 24, 2011 – Six o’clock in the evening Location:  Home of Greg & Noreen Basso 6277 Crooked Stick Circle, Stockton, California Performance by:  The World Renowned Talisman A Cappella Event Price:  $75 per Ticket African Safari Raffle: $25 per Ticket or…...

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30 July 2011 – A Wet Patch

. Inspite of this soggy entry, the drought conditions here and in most of northern Kenya are unabated. There are lots of serious consequences. . Yours for greater precipitation, . David...

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19 May 2011 – Tooth and Nailed

Hello, It’s been a while. The spring rains have almost come, and gone. The kids are growing and settling. And Sabobo is wondering when his master’s coming back. Two weeks. Just one of many in-the-meantime adventures follows. . Yours for regular check ups, . David    ...

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5th Annual Red Rhino Walk-a-thon

On April 3rd, 2011, the 5th Annual Walk-a-thon for Red Rhino was held at Saint Mary’s High School in Stockton, CA.  A special thank you to our Event Sponsors. Event Sponsors  Platinum Pelton Shepherd Industries Gold The Carlson Family Zeiter Eye Medical Group Silver The Burlington Family Bronze Madison Wine…...

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Pleasanton Walk-a-thon 2011

RROP’s Pleasanton Walk-a-thon March 27th. p.s.  Don’t forget about the 5th Annual RROP Walk-a-thon in Stockton on April 3rd....

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11 March 2011 – Ashes To Ashes and Ball Joints to Dust

I remember Lent from my childhood. A small monastic inclination in the day-to-day, a paper bag in a cupboard with candy deferred, and a cloud of not understanding that I liked. Here’s how it showed up this year. . . All the best in your preparation. . David...

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1 March 2011 – “No! I am Spartacus! And Those Are My Red Shoes.”

Some red splotches, some red shoes…go figure. . . . But this story doesn’t end with murderous dreams. It switches to separate events and a confluence. . “Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out.” Iris Murdoch . Thankfully there are exceptions. . David...

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