Tag: Opinion
Funny Papers Again Column | To Me This Pet Is All...
I had to do it, the time had come, so I walked stoutly to the middle of the Oak Avenue overcrossing and stepped over...
Window on the World Column | Traveling With a Cold
I couldn’t help it, I had to cough. My throat became the most horrendous tickle fest. It was coming; everyone was looking at me....
Worthy to Print Column | Coming of Age
Are you getting any older? Do you often go into a room and forget what it was that called your name? How about sports?...
Funny Papers Again Column | The Franchise: Fragile; Handle With Care
I am the first to admit last week’s offering under this byline exists as anemic example of writing, so henceforth I’ll try to be...
Worthy to Print Column | Fly Your Flag Proudly
WOW! What a great couple of days. Did you get enough to eat? I’ll admit that since gluttony is a sin, I’ll tell you that...
Funny Papers Again Column | Out With the Old, in With...
Well, hello folks, I missed you all while attending to some matters that are all in order now, so I thought it a good...
Window on the World Column | ‘Tis the Season of Gratitude
‘Tis the season of gratitude. I like that season. Close on its heels is the season of giving and sometimes that is also a...
Worthy to Print Column | Happy Thanksgiving
This is undoubtedly my favorite day of the year. There are no gifts to worry about and you don’t even get mad at the...
Guest Column | Gratitude Builds a Path Toward a Happier and...
Each holiday season comes with high expectations for happy, carefree gatherings. It’s all too true, however, that once the calendar turns to November, feelings...
Worthy to Print Column | Sobering Statistics and a Shoutout
I don’t have to ask if it is over. I looked outside this morning and couldn’t see any signs asking you to vote for...
Local News
Summer dance intensive sets stage for Salinas Valley ‘Nutcracker’ leads
SALINAS VALLEY — After three weeks of intensive training, dancers from across the Salinas Valley and surrounding communities took the stage last month to...
