It is a new found love and great privilege to be asked by an artist to write about their craft, their love, their product, and their passion. I approach the task with great seriousness and with much study and contemplation so that my product - my writing - will convey to you the reader, an informative and pleasurable read. It has been my honor to have spent several recent evenings listening to the new CD by David Rosales titled Smile. David is a gifted songwriter and vocalist. His vocal stylings on Smile are reminiscent of Johnny Cash blended with that familiar touch of Jim Morrison that fans of Silent Treatment (David's straight-up rock band) are so incredibly turned on by. Smile could b

The Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa held their first Thursday Night Jazz and Wine event of the year. This event is being held on the second Thursday of the month and features wine tasting and live music. The event at Arden Hills Resort was held in the Mangos Lounge. The lounge is a members only gathering spot that includes a bar, two game tables, a big screen TV, several eating tables and a large fireplace with a sitting area. Several families were on hand to enjoy the evening as well as other resort members and guests. The big screen and another television at the bar played the Philadelphia Flyers vs. the Boston Bruins game and later the Edmonton Oilers faced off against the San Jose S

 Dr. Darce Slate DDS of PURE Dentistry has chosen the finalist for his Mother’s Day makeover. Gloria Andre of Rocklin was selected from over 300 candidates who were nominated. “I read each and every entry and my heart broke with some of the stories that were submitted,” said Dr. Slate “I chose Gloria because of her husband’s beautiful words and the fact that I could restore her smile before Mother’s Day.” He described a woman who had overcome huge obstacles to be an effective, loving wife and mother. “His story was the most touching and I was drawn to reward her courage and stamina.” he said Her husband David saw the article about the makeover on the Sacramento Bee website and knew he ha