Tag: Opinion
Window on the World Column | Reconnections
We last saw each other when we were quite young. She showed me photos of herself frozen in time in my childhood cottage. It...
Funny Papers Again Column | A Way to Get a Barrelful...
There has been a bit of a ruckus over some recent comments made on social media, a lousy debate forum as it offers space...
Worthy to Print Column | Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
This has been a rough week. It might look different to most of you, but for me it’s just another reminder of the test...
Guest Column | Longevity Starts Here: Daily Habits for Healthy Aging
September is both Healthy Aging and National Self-Care Awareness Month, making this the perfect time to spread the word about how self-care can positively...
Funny Papers Again Column | A Few Rants on the American...
“I think it’s worth it. I think it’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we...
Window on the World Column | Training It
I landed at London Heathrow Airport, as I have done many times these past 37 years. I checked into my fave airport hotel —...
Funny Papers Again Column | Greetings From the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chippewa...
Whenever a case arises with this over-abused old frame of mine and a visit to Mee is required; I am always quick to tell...
Worthy to Print Column | Rollin’ Down the River
Wow!! It’s already getting too hot to do yard work. At least that is the excuse I am going to use. I have to...
Guest Column | Cal State Monterey Bay Begins New Academic Year...
Each fall, the start of classes brings renewed energy and optimism to Cal State Monterey Bay. This year was no exception. From the first-day...
Guest Column | 5 Things for September from Monterey County Free...
1. September is Library Card sign-up month. Your library is a place that welcomes all and provides programs and services all year round to...
Local News
Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition opens for 2026 applicants
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair is now accepting applications for the 2026 Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition, offering young women the chance to...
