Window on the World Column | The Atmospheric River
I love this time of year, when the āstorm windowā opens, the water possibilities increase ten-fold and the population of our desiccated West Coast becomes transfixed by weather and all her whims. āWe are on the storm watch,ā the forecaster whispers in spooky tones....
Letter to the Editor | Capitol Violence was Unacceptable
To the Editor:
I am writing because I feel so sad and anxious about the violence at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday (Jan. 6). President Trump gave vocal encouragement and support to armed protesters who then stormed the Capitol; this was an act of sedition.
Watching...
Window on the World Column | Opening Up the World
Two canceled flights and two Covid tests later, and it looked like the U.S. to U.K, flight might finally be happening. It would have to be via L.A. with a layover, but it beat the boat any day and I would take it. As...
Window on the World Column | The Golden Years
After my most recent ranch accident when I smashed up my knee, forgot I was old and then started the long process of trying to heal several months later as I came to realize that my healing was going the unsuccessful way of old...
Worthy to Print Column | The Long Journey
Good day! If you are a regular reader of my scribbles, then you know that a few weeks ago we lost the very best dog that has ever lived. Dirt was what a dog is supposed to be. As you might imagine, if you...
Window on the World Column | The Masks Are Coming Off
The masks are coming off people; and what is apparent is what is underneath isnāt always that pretty. No one has been to the dentist in forever, beards are growing on the women and, even sadder, people have been hiding behind their masks for...
Letter to the Editor | Grateful for First Tee
To the Editor:
I would like to express my deep appreciation to the First Tee program at the King City Recreation Center. As an aunt, I was looking for something meaningful for my niece to do over summer break ā something beyond simply being on...
Funny Papers Again Column | A House Divided ⦠You Know the Rest
Most historians cite the Battle of Bear Valley in 1924, a confrontation between the U.S. Army and Apache warriors, as the last battle fought on American soil. Our nation was born in The Revolutionary War and withstood wars of varying lengths: The War of...
Adventure Abounds Column: A house divided
America may have a great multitude of blemishes on our record, but our existence stands as a testament that diverse groups united can accomplish greatness. Which is why itās so strange to watch the developing national news about how weāre coming apart with a...
Window on the World Column | The Mysterious Tale of Two Chains
I can only attribute it to wedding brain or, perhaps, the sad story of the lost memory. The last few weeks running up to my daughterās wedding were borderline insane ā the details, followed by more details, checks and rechecks, lists made and lost....




















