Window on the World Column | The Adventures Continue
āIām a traveler,ā I brag, as people wow at my ability to whoosh through time zones without a care or jet-laggy attitude in the world. Well, mostly. I remember a pilot friend of mine telling me that anytime you land where you intended to...
Funny Papers Again Column | Writing This Column Is a Pain in the Neck
One of the first things one learns when writing a column is that the title is important; words must be chosen that catch readersā attention and insure further reading. Iām betting it worked well this week; but I hope only for this week because...
Worthy to Print Column | Music to My Ears
A long time ago there used to be a fellow on television named Art Linkletter. He had a show on TV back when I was a mere boy. I have already told you that I stayed at home during the summer cleaning the house,...
Window on the World Column | A Rare and Crazy Adventure
It all begun in regular fashion. You are getting ready to go on a trip; so, therefore, things get really het up at work ā not in a good way ā and you are putting out fires, like California in summer ā why does...
Funny Papers Again Column | Hello Cousin… And Cousin… And Cousin…
My landlord/roommate here in King City has a book that details the genealogy of early families in South Monterey County. He is a cousin in the Grab-Eade-Bengard-Copley clan and that makes for a fair number of cousins at all levels: first, second, third and...
Letter to the Editor | Taking Care of Stanton Theater
To the Editor:
The Robert Stanton Theater (also known as the KCHS auditorium) was regarded as something of a dinosaur when I arrived in town more than 50 years ago. Almost losing the place due to neglect and disrepair in the 1980s changed perceptions.
People...
Worthy to Print Column | Do Your Own Research
Iām not a doctor. I donāt even play one on television. However, I have gained a little medical information lately about specific medical maladies that could affect all of us. Now you take this Covid stuff ā and I truly mean you take it,...
Funny Papers Again Column | Row, Row, Row Your Boat Gently Down a Musical Stream
At the present moment I am, to put it poetically, āfar from the madding crowd,ā I donāt even know who is headed to the World Series as āseeking the sounds of silenceā; practically speaking, I am a ways up the Arroyo Seco Canyon sans...
Worthy to Print Column | Just Write About It
Iām sure you remember that my bride and I invited her mother to come live with us. It was a very fortunate gesture on our part, as she has brightened up our days and stimulated the conversation. I love to tell her how difficult...
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....