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Editor's Notes
Editor Cheri Matthews comments on all things journalism and will answer questions from readers about the newspaper's news coverage and operations.
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Second Thoughts
Press columnist Jon Mendelson sounds off on Tracy and issues of the day and shares his own random thoughts.
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Snapshots
Photography editor Glenn Moore takes a look at life through the lens and discusses photography, photojournalism and the growing field of digital photography.
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Blogs from the community:
New! Jennie S. Bev author and commentator
Jennie S. Bev is a Mountain House resident who writes commentaries for The Jakarta Post and Tracy Press. She has published multiple books in two languages. Her passion includes activism, entrepreneurship, teaching, spirituality, and canines. Her blog talks about all of her passions and more. YeOlde Techy Blog
Here's another blog by Mike Pihlman (see above). This one introduces technology (and technical issues) in a way that is humorous and (hopefully) easy to understand. Mike introduces (and tests) new products, applications, and technologies that have the potential to change the way we live, work, and learn. TracyReaderDad Blog
Tracy's Mike Pihlman's blog has book Reviews — mostly thrillers and mysteries, with an occasional classic and general fiction. Mike reads about 30 books per year, and he updates his blog regularly.
Logic and Nausea
Brian Perez's introspective journal covering the various misadventures of a Tracy resident, Brian Perez. Topics include current events, TV commercials, gaming events and hobbies.
Perezian Poetry
A collection of poetry both published and unpublished by Brian Perez.
Christina O’Neal’s Blog
Christina O’Neal is new to blogging but not new to real estate in Tracy. She’s in her ninth year of selling in Tracy, and she discusses Tracy homes for sale and what is happening in Tracy. Inspect.Net Gazette
Jeff Bond is a longtime Tracy resident with a blog that covers topics such as construction, solar energy and inspections, as well as his own personal interests, including ultra-lightweight backpacking, skateboarding and investing. Alden Park Neighborhood Watch
This is our site in cyberspace for the people living near Alden Park (on Sequoia Boulevard, Beechnut Avenue, Palm Circle, Chestnut Avenue, Birch Drive, Hickory Avenue and surrounding areas) in Tracy, designed to keep you informed of the happenings and upcoming events of our Neighborhood Watch group and community.
Now — Let's Make It Happen!
Jack Elliott of Tracy asks you to take a look at your life today — as it is right now. Are you pleased? This blog is designed to be a gateway to an innovative, Web-based coaching enterprise to help people live what I call "an on-fire life." Gary Tittle News and Reviews
Nineteen-year Tracy resident Gary Tittle is an information services technician, lifelong student of ancient history, musician and songwriter. His blog features just about anything that he runs across and decides to comment on. All topics are fair game, and Gary does not hesitate to say what he thinks. Grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable and have a look. Inside Out
Tonya Luiz had gastric-bypass surgery Feb. 24, 2005. Inside Out details her experiences with losing weight, and the lifestyle changes required. Siftin'o
Mountain House's own Jeff Sparkman shares observations on pop culture's forgotten and should-be forgotten. Looking for cheap laughs? This is the place. As it says on the blog, Siftin' is "living in the past for a better tomorrow."
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Breaking fire news and photos from California and around the world, with a focus on local firefighters. This blog is written by Robert O'Connor, who drives a water tender out of Tracy. Bob's on It, by Robert O'Connor, Tracy
Is this the sunset of liberty in America? Robert O'Connor (see above) is proud to be an American but says it is time to preserve what civil liberties we still have. Bobonit Bob's news blog searches the Internet daily for news not properly covered in the mainstream press.
An alternative mommy's blog by Amy Jane, Tracy
Amy Jane tags herself as "an alternative mommy" for reasons other than her brightly colored tattoos. From bedtime to homework, Amy Jane covers the ins and outs of raising a daughter not to be trashy from an "alternative" point of view. Travels, Tales and Thoughts
Alice DeLaurier-O'Neil is a retired ordained minister and retired nurse practitioner who has been part of the life of Tracy for the last 22 years. She loves to travel doing humanitarian work with college and graduate students abroad in Central America and Africa. And she is pursuing her dream of developing her skills as a photographer. She's part of the over-55 crowd! Dick Tracy (aka: Christopher Pinto), Tracy
As a new resident of Tracy, this blogger shares his experiences of moving here from San Jose. So far, he says he loves this city, and everyone he's met has been kind and genuine. He hopes to meet many new neighbors and, perhaps, have a barbecue sometime, eh ? Mike McLellan's Mind
Mike McLellan reflects on the actions and activities of the righteous and the ridiculous, beginning in Tracy and extending to the ends of the universe. Truth delivered with a sense of humor and a little nonsense. If you are not offended, you are not listening. Dave Parker and family
Dave asks readers to enjoy as his wife and he juggle three kids, three cats, a dog, a snake, a turtle, a rabbit and a couple goldfish. Life, man! He has teens in the house, iPods, cell phones, computers, trouble, boys and a gun. It's the good times. It's the sad times. It's life in Tracy. Terri and Larry Johnson
Larry and Terry have been in the real estate business in Tracy for more than 20 years. Larry is in Iraq on his second tour. Terri keeps a blog, which includes a letter from her husband. Jardna Day by Tammy Giardina, Tracy
She's a 30-something wife, stay-at-home mom, fulltime student, part-time writer, daughter, cousin and friend. Born and raised in Tracy, she's trying hard to stay here with all of her family and friends and raise my two sons. She writes about life, family an her Eric Bana obsession (every now and then). Sometimes, she says, she's very serious, and sometimes she's very ridiculous.
The Ignatian Perspective by Amadeo
While its title may betray the impression of writings adhering strictly to the admirable tenets of the Jesuits founder, the reality has been one of free-wheeling musings on varied subjects that hopefully people value and want to read about — family life, immigrant perspectives, spirituality and some politics and economics. Hobbies and Pastimes, also by Amadeo
A little menagerie of revealing and, at times, amusing, bits and pieces of activities that litter and lend a bit of color and interest to any typical life. And along the way, a little bit of self-discovery. Amadeo lives in Tracy. The Book Nook
Much like its name, Denise Cordini's blog is a place to curl up in front of your monitor (she recommends a lap top and overstuffed recliner) and read about books! Books are her passion, and writing about them runs a close second. She's a former Tracy resident.
Susan Goulding's Blog
Susan's prolific blog contains real estate information about the communities of Tracy and Mountain House. She also discusses Tracy issues, sports, etc.
Blogging with Brian by Brian Barringer
This blog is about Brian's life, local interests, history, internet, real estate (local and international), and anything else. Basically, if it’s interesting to Brian, he blogs it. It’s like an open diary or a brief glimpse into his mind. Notes from a Cube Dweller
This one's from Ian Alexander Hunger of Tracyl. Check it out!
• By the way, if you're from Tracy and have a blog, we'd love to link to it. E-mail cherim@tracypress.com.
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