Funny Papers Again Column | Step Forward, Gentlemen, and Step Lively
I have set aside my regular column this week, a little story about me and my dog in Arroyo Seco, nicely told in my humble opinion, but still just a little story; it will wait for another time. What prompted the change was my...
Letters to the Editor ā Published July 25, 2018
Letters to the Editor ā Published July 25, 2018
Guest Column | King Cityās Transformation: How a Year of Beautification Efforts Revitalized the Community
The transformation of the appearance of King City in the last year has been nothing short of amazing, and I credit much of that to the yearly emphasis of ābeautification.ā
It was 32 years ago in 1992 that King City began the promotion of Beautification...
Funny Papers Again Column | This Is the Best Thing We Do ⦠This Is Our Finest Hour
I uttered those words last Thursday evening from an outdoor stage during an event that, for me, is THE event of the year: The King City Community Scholarship Foundation Inc. Drive-In Banquet. Unlike fundraiser events where the goal is to enlarge the coffers of...
Worthy to Print Column | The Worthy Tree
How long have you lived in the house you live in now? I ask, because I was truly startled by the answer my bride gave me when asked: ā34 years,ā she said. I asked again just to make sure I was using the same...
Funny Papers Again Column | Solstice, Schmolstice ⦠Give Me a Sunny Equinox Any Day
I loathe the 24 hours of Dec. 21-22, 2021. And it has nothing to do with this year. I hate Dec. 21 every year and have since before I knew the whole planetary explanation of why I detest the day. (Reason is because the...
Letter to the Editor: Get the facts straight
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Guest Column | Practicing Healthy Habits Every Day Will Pay Dividends in the Long Term
Many of us lead such busy lives that we often donāt take the time to invest in the small daily habits that, when practiced over the long term, keep us strong and healthy and contribute to the prevention of disease.
A recent community survey conducted...
Worthy to Print Column | A Day in the Life of a Soldier ā Part II
Last week I wrote a little to explain why Special Forces are such revered soldiers. It is because they have studied small unit warfare for at least three months back at Fort Bragg, the home of Special Forces. This is where they earn the...



















