Worthy to Print Column: What might have been
I would like to tell you that we can come out of hiding from the virus. Iād like to tell you that we can walk around without a mask; that we can fling open the doors and play with our kids, come out of...
Letter to the Editor | Deadly Force at School
To the Editor:
One of the default solutions offered for countering an active shooter in a school is arming teachers. Thus, ensuring that āthe schoolā can push back on an intruder rapidly and lethally.
At first glance, this solution rings true; but is it really? Like...
Window on the World Column | The Sparkly Glasses
On the occasion of my sisterās 50th birthday ā were she still alive ā I was up in San Francisco with my friend. I really struggled with the fact that sister should be celebrating her big milestone birthday with the world who loved her,...
Worthy to Print Column: Count Your Blessings
How are you doing? Still staying in the house? Itās getting a little old, donāt you think? I guess we just have to remember something that was told to me when I was elected to the council. We were in Sacramento for some classes...
Worthy to Print Column: Doggone It
I have these two dogs. They are a mix between Border Collie and Australian Shepherd. These are the absolute smartest dogs I have ever seen. They sleep in the house, but they are not allowed on the bed or any furniture, as far as...
Window on the World Column | Words and Memories With Friends
We have been playing online āWords with Friendsā for a good while now. When she first started, I could beat her rather successfully. Nowadays, Iām lucky to win the odd game. She always was a clever-clogs. One of the great wonders of the modern...
Window on the World Column | The Chaos That Can Be Christmas
I recall so clearly the simplicity of the holidays when we were young. We would show up and be fed and presented with presents, as it were. (Occasionally I would help Mum with the wrapping, but that was about the extent of my responsibilities.)...
Worthy to Print Column | What Is Your Legacy?
Do you have a favorite TV channel? I have just about given up on the major stations and news from anyone. I happen to like the Fox channel. I started watching Fox back when Bill OāReilly was on and then he got kicked off...


















