Worthy to Print Column: License laws
It looks like we may get a few reprieves from our SIP (shelter in place). Since March 17 we have had to wear masks, stay in the house and not congregate. Walking on the beach or even in your own neighborhood has had severe...
Guest Column | Monterey County Free Librariesā 5 Things to Celebrate in December
December is here and we are all getting ready for the holidays. Whether you celebrate the Winter Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza the library has something for you.
1) Our Winter Reading Club starts on Dec. 1, 2025, and runs through Jan. 31, 2026. Reading...
Worthy to Print Column | War Is Hell
Itās going to be a short scribble this week. First because the fluid situation in the Mid East and second because I am on my way to the VA Hospital up in Palo Alto, where they will be taking the film off my eyes...
Adventure Abounds Column: A chance to reflect
Garden serenity is getting difficult in the afternoons with the dual challenge of ever-rising temperatures and afternoon winds that seem like theyāre powerful enough to give Dorothy another trip to Oz. The morning and evening calms, however, make it all worth it.
For those who...
Guest Column | Feet First: Take a Stand for Wellness
Although our feet bear the weight of our bodies and keep us mobile, they are often overlooked until a problem arises. Whether youāre an athlete, an office worker, or a senior citizen, taking care of your feet should be a priority.
Podiatry is the branch...
Worthy to Print Column: Itās Just a Phone
Do you have a āsmart phone?ā Iām not sure what makes a smart phone or a dumb phone, but Iām pretty sure I got the dumb one. I mean, I see folks walking around all day looking at their phones, and if the phones...
Worthy to Print Column | Cold Enough for You?
It sure is cold enough for me. This morning I had to get up early to go to a dentist appointment over in Monterey. When the old alarm clock said, āItās time to get up,ā I just pulled the covers up and said to...
Worthy to Print Column | Murphyās Law
Have you ever heard of a guy named Edsel Murphy? He was not a politician or a doctor or any of the professions that are common. You may have heard the name, but perhaps you donāt know why it sounds so familiar. But whether...
Window on the World Column | Remodeling My Attitude
I work with houses all the time ā empty and full. āItās much easier to sell if the house is empty,ā I hear myself say over and over to potential listing clients. No dealing with sellers and access; no having to climb over Aunt...


















