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April 26, 2026

Funny Papers Again Column | 14 Days of the Sights and Sounds of Christmas

Steve Wilson
As Planet Earth nears the end of another orbit around the sun, many in the United States observe Christmas Day. It’s celebrated as a religious day, this 25th day of the last month of the year, just two weeks away. This column about Christmas came...

Window on the World Column | A Better Point of View

ā€œIt’s OK for the young people,ā€ she said. ā€œThey have all the time in the world. Us oldies don’t have a year to waste sitting around the house and waiting to start up life againā€¦ā€ Initially I felt sad for this older lady and...

Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things to Celebrate in March 2026

Library books reading
March is when spring officially begins with the Vernal Equinox on March 20 and we spring forward with our clocks on March 8. 1. At Monterey County Free Libraries, we highlight Women’s History Month in March and celebrate women authors with our Tuesday author posts...

Funny Papers Again Column | ā€˜One Ticket for Greenfield, Please.’ ā€˜ER, Which One?’

Steve Wilson
I don’t believe I am alone in thinking the last two Funny Papers Again columns were just not necessary. While like most citizens, I have personal positions regarding the present political atmosphere in America, but that does not mean I should use space in...

Window on the World Column | The Olden Days of Newsies — Part I

Lucy Jensen
The day I started work at the newspaper was Halloween 1991. I remember that day so well, because the whole building was decorated in pumpkins and ghouls and all the staff were dressed up in elaborate outfits. Candy was on every desk — it...

Guest Column | How Decluttering, Donating and Shopping Sustainably Can Help Create a Fresh Start With Purpose in 2026

Goodwill donations
January has a way of reminding people that new beginnings are not only possible but powerful. The turn of the year brings that familiar mix of optimism and introspection, inspiring many to clear out the old, streamline their surroundings, and commit to living more...

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Funny Papers Again Column | Lit Skies, Festooned Floats and Honored Names

Monterey County Third District Supervisor Chris Lopez and I crossed byways here awhile back when neither of us had anything to do; well, I didn’t really have anything to do, anyway. Chris was only stopping to catch his breath during a busy schedule because...

Worthy to Print Column | Happy Trails, Rene!

This past week started off in good shape. I got a lot of stuff done that I have had on my to-do list. Still working on my truck, but now I just need some more parts. Then, the bottom of the week dropped out.  We...

Window on the World Column | Going Home Again

Lucy Jensen
They say you can’t go home again. It’s my experience that sometimes you can, though it is certainly not for everyone. I was recently fortunate enough to be able to spend a week not only in my hometown, but in my home cottage where...
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