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Catch a fish. Silverwood State Recreation Area in Hesperia is known for its bluegill, bass and trout fishing. Get there early for the best bites. $8 per vehicle; $8 per boat launch. The park is located in Hesperia via Highway 138, 11 miles east of I-15. 389-2281. www.parks.ca.gov Walk a historic trail. Pacific Crest Trail, which hosts thousands of hikers from Mexico to Canada each year, runs right through our own back yard. Catch the trailheads at Silverwood Lake in Hesperia or 100 feet from the Grassy Hollow Visitors Center in Wrightwood. Free. To reach Grassy Hollow Visitors Center, from the junction of Table Mt. Rd., N4, and Hwy 2 at Big Pines, take Hwy 2 west about 2.8 miles. Turn right at the Visitor Center sign. 626) 821-6737 weekends or (760) 249-6527 weekdays. www.grassyhollow.net Explore the forest along Woodland Nature Trail.
Perfect Story?
A deeper look into the craft and soul of writing The books I have read about writing usually focus primarily on the different aspects of how to structure one’s work; in other words, the craft of writing. What drew me to this book, "The Way of Story—The Craft and Soul of Writing," as I was browsing in my favorite bookstore, was the word "soul" in its subtitle. I wondered how the author, Catherine Ann Jones might define this elusive quality. I also wondered (a little skeptically) whether this quality can be defined, much less taught. Undoubtedly, my interest in all this stems from the fact that my own writing tends to be on the dry side, and I would give anything to infuse it with that elusive quality called soul. On the first page, I read: "The whole of life can be a meditation … even writing." Reading this, I thought to myself, I am in the hands of a philosopher here as well as a writer.
Readings and Signings
EVENTS AT WATER STREET BOOKSTORE, 125 Water St., Exeter, 778-9731: Friday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m.: Meet local psychologist Dawn Huebner, author of "What to Do When Your Temper Flares," at her office, 2 Franklin Street, Exeter. All books in the "What to Do..." series will be available for purchase courtesy of Water Street Bookstore. Sunday, Nov. 18, 3 p.m.: Water Street Bookstore's book group will meet to discuss "Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemirovsky. No need to sign up just read the book and show up, it's that easy. Liz Whaley, a retired teacher and longtime employee of Water Street Bookstore, always hosts a lively discussion and has a following of devoted fans who read and love whatever she recommends. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.: Water Street Bookstore welcomes Vermont mystery writer Archer Mayor, who will discuss the newest installment of his popular Joe Gunther series, "Chat." Saturday, Nov.
Garland community calendar
'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST': Garland Civic Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 8. Visit www.garlandcivictheatre.org or call 972-485-8884. EXCHANGE CLUB: The Noon Exchange Club will shop for the Kids Christmas Party from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wal-Mart, 5302 N. Garland Ave. Members should gather at the Hella Shrine Temple, 2121 Rowlett Road, for the annual Kids Christmas Party from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Dec. 5. Approximately 100 kids and counselors will attend. Call 972-276-6180 or e-mail rosieneely@yahoo.com. 'THE NUTCRACKER': The Dallas Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.
Strachan content with progress of Boruc talks
CELTIC manager Gordon Strachan insists he has no fears over goalkeeper Artur Boruc's future at Parkhead. The 27-year-old still has two years to run on his current contract with the option of an extra year should both parties agree to an extension. But recent reports suggested the Pole was growing impatient as he waits for a new offer from the Glasgow outfit. On the eve of their CIS Insurance Cup quarter-final meeting with Hearts, Strachan said: "We offered him talks at the beginning of the season and that is ongoing. We were the ones that instigated them and at the moment it's going great with (chief executive) Peter Lawwell and Artur so that's fine." .
Mr. Gay Ph.D, or Mr. Gay Porn Star?
It's a competition set up to establish “future leaders of the gay community". It's open to anyone who wants to participate (as long as they are able to provide two to four pictures for consideration) and can fill out some basic statistical information. It's the Mr. Gay competition, and this week, Argentina announced their representative that will participating in the 2008 international event that takes place early next year. The winner is none other than sexy porn star Max Schutler, who has appeared in films like Rush and Release and Bang that Ass. The question of one's past hardly seems relevant in a competition like this, but it does raise the issue: What exactly constitutes a representative of the gay community, and how well do we as a community accept ourselves? Technically, the Latin hottie who won the prize is named Jorge Schmeda, but he is probably just as well known by his nom de porn.
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