The Two Buddhas And Other Sketches
UNITED STATES—1. The Two Buddhas. “Are you, as a teacher, able to learn something new?” asks Buddha #1.
“Yes, of course I am,” smiles Buddha...
Lithuanian Restaurant Closing, Owner Running For Parliament Instead
SAN FRANCISCO—Mama Papa Lithuania Restaurant and Tea House, located on Park Street in Alameda, will close on July 31, 2020 because the owner is...
Nursery Cans Are Only Temporary
UNITED STATES—Garden enthusiasts would understand the temporary nature of nursery cans better if they knew more about how plants grow in nurseries. Few plants...
Panic Alley
UNITED STATES—"Uh hrm," clearing throat diffidently. "I think it's time to talk about a r-r-raise again." "A raise?"
"Yes, again."
"We just talked about that a...
Plant-Based Restaurant Coming To Hayes Valley
SAN FRANCISCO—The new restaurant Taste of BAIA, a plant-based Italian-inspired concept will be coming to the San Francisco neighborhood Hayes Valley starting August 1.
Diners...
Having A Special Honeymoon In America
UNITED STATES—I am not quite sure what most couples usually do during their honeymoon since I have never had one. I remember, a long...
Ayesha And Stephen Curry Give Back To Local Restaurants
CALIFORNIA—Golden State Warriors' star point guard Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha are planning to take their project, Restaurants for the People, which they...
Culinary Herbs With Landscape Appeal
UNITED STATES—Vegetables grow mostly in designated vegetable gardens because they are not appealing enough for the rest of the landscape. Flowers for cutting might...
Jack Benny Show: The Covid Episode
UNITED STATES—I figured we all needed a vacation. So I am inviting the eternal Jack Benny to guest star in this week’s Miller Time,...
Sun Scald Happens Here Too
UNITED STATES—Those who enjoy gardening where winter weather is harsh likely know what sun scald is. It happens late in winter, if exposed bark...