Window on the World Column | The Wonderful World of Books
I wish more people read books. Iāve said that many times in my life since the Internet has become near everything in peopleās lives and books were placed on the back shelf, as it were, where they have become very dusty. Occasionally Iāll get...
Worthy to Print Column | How the Land Lies
Well, hello! Did you miss me last week? Yeah, I know that you need my column so you can have something to put on the bottom of your birdcage.
I could lie to you with some far-fetched excuse about why I missed the deadline, but...
Letter to the Editor | Facts Matter, or Should
To the Editor:
The Oct. 7 mass slaughter of 1,100 Israeli civilians by 3,000 Hamas gunmen in Israel shocked part of the civilized world. Even more macabre was the kidnapping and rape of 300 other Israeli civilians.Ā
Most Americans recognize Israelās right for self-defense. And also,...
Letters to the Editor ā Published July 11, 2018
Letters to the Editor ā Published July 11, 2018
Letters to the Editor for Week of April 26
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Worthy to Print Column | You Say Itās Your Birthday
āYou say itās your birthday, well itās my birthday too, yeah. They say itās your birthday, weāre gonna have a good time. Iām glad itās your birthday, Happy Birthday to you. Yes weāre going to a party.ā
Iāve told you before that I enjoy living...
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...
Funny Papers Again Column | Just the Facts, Maāam
āFacts you wish were true. The news.ā That line was uttered by a comedian, donāt ask me the name because I rarely recall anything about comics other than their genders, but it smacks of graveyard humor. And that is true of much of the...
Guest Column | Restored Funding Needed for Rural Crime PreventionĀ
Farming is often thought of as a way of life and not just a job. Many California farm families have been living this life for generations ā and they want to continue the legacy, growing crops, raising livestock and supporting the communities and people...
Letter to the Editor: Us vs. Them
Editor's Note: We welcome Letters to the Editor of local and general interest to our readers. Letters should be typed and include the writerās first and last name, home address and phone number for verification. No anonymous letters will be printed. Letters may be edited...





















