SIMPLY STERLING Special Graduation It’s graduation time and I have three grandchildren graduating high school. They have all done well academically and each one is going to a college in California. I know the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Jun 10, 2013 at 11:42 pm
SIMPLY STERLING More Birthday Surprises Recently I wrote about my 60th birthday celebration which turned into a surprise party for my friends. Well, they liked it so much they begged me to do it annually. So a tra... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Jun 2, 2013 at 12:22 am
SIMPLY STERLING Welcome to Texas I stepped off the plane in Austin and could immediately feel the humidity. It had been several years since I visited Texas and the humidity was one of the few things I rememb... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on May 22, 2013 at 11:26 pm
SIMPLY STERLING What You Can't See I adopted Holly (a female bichon-frise/shih tsu) several years ago. She arrived a few days before Christmas. She came with her crate, collar, bed, bowl, leash, toys and trea... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on May 6, 2013 at 9:30 pm
SIMPLY STERLING A Birthday Surprise To celebrate my 60th birthday my daughter said to me, “Mom, we want to take you on a cruise for your birthday. The whole family can go.” In my head a little voice said: that... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on May 1, 2013 at 6:19 pm
SIMPLY STERLING Crazy about Craigslist I got acquainted with Craigslist a few years ago when I realized that garage sale ads are listed on their site rather than in a newspaper. That’s because Craigslist posts the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Apr 23, 2013 at 10:47 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 23, 2013 at 11:24 am.
SIMPLY STERLING Boston My Hometown Boston made the news big time this week. Unfortunately, it was due to a bombing that wreaked havoc with the Boston Marathon, a race that I remember vividly as a kid growing u... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:29 pm
SIMPLY STERLING My Dogs Several years ago, I was browsing on Craigslist when I scrolled through the pet column and saw the cutest pooch. She was a one year old female, black and white shih tsu–bicho... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Apr 1, 2013 at 11:05 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 2, 2013 at 1:47 pm.
SIMPLY STERLING March Women's History Month I just remembered that March is Women’s History Month. I first learned of this more than twenty years ago when I was living in Boca Raton, Florida. I belonged to a women’s g... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Mar 25, 2013 at 11:10 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 25, 2013 at 3:31 pm.
SIMPLY STERLING The Last Bus.....for me When my husband and I rented a house in San Ramon last year, we were informed by our landlord that busses comes through the neighborhood and specifically down our street. We ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Mar 9, 2013 at 9:20 pm
SIMPLY STERLING DisneyWorld As a Christmas present my family gave me a trip to DisneyWorld. This trip was prompted by my desire to visit my oldest granddaughter, Jennifer, who is working at Epcot on a c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Feb 24, 2013 at 11:39 pm
SIMPLY STERLING Valentine's Day Message Roses are red
Violets are blue
You are my sweetheart
Through and through.
Time for romance
How to keep it alive?
Be a great lover and
Our marriage will survive?
... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Feb 5, 2013 at 7:40 pm
SIMPLY STERLING Fun on Wednesday nights I don't remember now how I learned about the Auction House. I think a friend told me. I can't remember and it's been several months but what matters is that I am totally cau... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Jan 23, 2013 at 2:33 pm
SIMPLY STERLING Grateful for good health I am always glad to see another year roll around. It means I am still here to enjoy it.
This last year I have been lucky in the health department and so has my family. All ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Jan 16, 2013 at 11:38 pm
SIMPLY STERLING My long-term resolution Each January I make a few New Year’s Resolutions. As far back as I can remember (and that’s awhile) I have included one resolution. I pledge to pick up as much litter as I c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Jan 9, 2013 at 11:47 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 14, 2013 at 10:33 am.
SIMPLY STERLING New Year's Resolutions! December is the time of year when I take some time to think about the future.
Another year is around the corner and with a new year comes new hopes and dreams, new goals an... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2012 at 10:02 am
SIMPLY STERLING Award ceremony The 31st Annual Mayor's Installation and Community Service Awards in Danville recognized dozens of people who volunteer in our community. It was one big thank you and made ev... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Dec 10, 2012 at 7:13 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 16, 2012 at 4:51 pm.
SIMPLY STERLING Scrabble is my passion My mother taught me to play Scrabble when I was eleven. For years we played a game every night after supper. I couldn't wait. Then in my teens I began playing with my friends.... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Dec 3, 2012 at 11:54 pm
SIMPLY STERLING An alternative to shopping I didn't get up early and take advantage of Black Friday. Seems I've lost my taste for physical gift giving so waiting in long lines and fighting a crowd is no longer fun. May... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Nov 29, 2012 at 12:58 am
SIMPLY STERLING Thanksgiving First I don’t know about you, but for me, October means rick or treat, costumes and candy in short: Halloween. So I was very surprised when I was driving down Alcosta Blvd. in San ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Nov 24, 2012 at 12:01 am
SIMPLY STERLING Change Can Happen We retired and moved away. A year and a half later we returned.
In the relatively short time we were gone a major change took place in downtown Danville. There stood a re... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Nov 10, 2012 at 10:31 am
SIMPLY STERLING I'M BACK! If you see me around town, no, I am not visiting. I've moved back.
For a dozen years my hubby and I lived in Danville and owned our own business. Then we retired and moved ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Simply Sterling, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Nov 1, 2012 at 11:15 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2012 at 10:31 am.
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