Guest Column | Better Health and Less Stress With Gratitude
Did you know that gratitude is often a forgotten factor in the science of well-being? Studies have shown that grateful people experience less depression and stress, lower blood pressure, more energy and greater optimism.
Some cycles, such as the cycle of violence, need to be...
Worthy to Print Column | Letās Go Truckinā
Did I ever tell you about my pickup? Oh, no need to reply. If I go one day without speaking about the āGreen Machine,ā I start to get the shakes and Lorraine runs out of the room. Donāt get me wrong, she knew that...
Worthy to Print Column | Moving Along
Have you ever had a situation that required you to step way out of your comfort zone? Perhaps meeting someone that is important to your future for the first time? Or maybe you are looking for a new job that might be a little...
Guest Column: City of Kingās efforts to maintain a balanced budget
The City of King conducts a citywide survey every two years to get feedback from the public on customer satisfaction and to help prioritize the use of available resources. The City recently completed tabulating the results of the 2020 survey and the highest priority...
Guest Column | A Call to Action for Heart Health
Every February, the nation comes together to recognize American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease.Ā
Itās essential to be aware that even though heart disease is a significant health issue across America, many heart-related illnesses are preventable. Risk factors for...
Letter to the Editor | Join the Fight Against Unjust Detention and Deportation
To the Editor:
Weāre saying āNO!ā NO to the unlawful and cruel detention and deportation of our hard-working neighbors whose only crime was pursuing the American dream.
The majority of ICE targets are hard-working contributors to the local economy and society. What is being unleashed on all...
Worthy to Print Column | Friends and Momās Wisdom
One time a long time ago I asked my mom for a quarter. She said she was sorry, but she didnāt have any money that day. I canāt remember why I needed a quarter, but I bet it was for candy. I always wanted...
Window on the World Column | Take Care of Yourself
āTake care of yourself!ā they rant. āDiet and exercise, exercise and diet.ā Yes, we all know about that. Some of us consistently live by excellent habits, others less so. Iāve always loved to swim and walk ā thatās my idea of exercise ā and...
Funny Papers Again Column | It Is Not About the Writer, but the Writerās Intent
The comment, often offered as criticism, that for writers of columns it is āall about themā and so of little value beyond opinion, which we all have. Very true. If you regularly read Lucyās stuff up in Soledad or every Wednesday in Gonzales you...
Worthy to Print Column | Wartime Leaders
Have you heard the news? We have gained a new state. Yeah, I know you didnāt know of that because it just hasnāt been made clear to you. Oh, Iām sure you have been watching our leaders as they hand over OUR tax money...