By Don Dunning | June 30, 2012
It is estimated that 39 percent of U.S. households own 78 million dogs. Or, as dog lovers like my wife and I understand, the dogs own us. In spite of all the joy these creatures bring, they can cause damage in a home. Most folks recognize this.
Sometimes, however, what we think we know takes on an entirely different dimension. That was the case with a woman who bought a lovely East Bay home over a year ago, but has yet to move in.
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | June 17, 2012
Until a recent visit from my 26-year-old second cousin, Kate, I did not understand the distinction between “retro” and “vintage.” She made it clear that she enjoyed dressing in authentic clothes of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s (vintage), not new clothes made to look like the older styles (retro). My cousin carries the look off […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | June 14, 2012
We often have reasons to complain about how our city works, or doesn’t, but, occasionally, when something is done swiftly and correctly, acknowledgment is in order. Such is the case with a small, but not insignificant, repair completed by the City of Oakland for my wife and I the other day. In all the years […]
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