Opportunities abound for learning about Islam
Historians say there has been a Muslim presence in America since our Colonial days: slaves brought from Africa were privately practicing their religion. But Islam remained basically beneath the public’s notice until the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001.
NFL: 49ers’ Brooks gets a big deal to stay
Loyalty, maturity and prosperity have lured Ahmad Brooks back to the 49ers' elite defense rather than next month's free-agent market.
NHL: Sharks beat Flyers 1-0
SAN JOSE– Coach Todd McLellan was not behind the bench Tuesday night when the San Jose Sharks took the ice at HP Pavilion for the first time in 18 days.
Back in the saddle again
When I chose to retire a few years back, many of my friends smiled skeptically and told me it wouldn’t last long. I shrugged off those doubters; after all, there were plenty of things to keep me busy. But you know, I really couldn’t stay away. I tried relief work, filling in for colleagues who wanted a day off. And, of course, I kept writing this column and doing some radio work here and there.
Plumbing the depths of a family vacation
Something I get asked a lot is “How did you start writing a newspaper column?” Or, “Do you ever run out of stuff to write about?”
