Worthy to Print Column | No One Has a Happy Memorial Day
Since Memorial Day is coming soon, I thought perhaps we might write a few words about why we have Memorial Day and whoĀ benefits from the holiday. It isnāt just the military that stands tall on this day. I know lots of folks that have...
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...
Window on the World Column | Class Act ā To the End
It was one of those defining moments. Near reminiscent of the morning we watched one and then two towers collapse; when we got the news Diana died in a car crash. Not apocalyptic like that, but still shocking and time-defining. The newsflash came across...
Worthy to Print Column | 33 Years and Counting
Thirty-three years. I started to just put the numbers on the page, but no matter whether you spell it out or use the numbers, it is a long time. Or, we could be more specific, a long time to be married. Fortunately, I happen...
Guest Column | Volunteerism and Community Spirit Are the Cornerstones of South Monterey County Healthcare
How do you kickstart a quality healthcare system in a small agricultural town during one of the worst economic slumps in American history? Philanthropy and volunteerism, thatās how.
King City opened the areaās first full-fledged hospital in 1941, with 22 beds in a single-story building...
Worthy to Print Column | Happy Flag Day
I mean, you are not reading this on June 14, 2024, that is the real Flag Day. Well, not really. I mean it IS today, but you will be reading this after the fact. Due to the irregularities of the printing schedule, I have...
Guest Column | Monterey County Free Librariesā 5 Things to Celebrate in February 2026
Happy February! In February, we have Valentineās Day, Presidentās Day and so many things to celebrate.
1. February is one of our favorite months because it is also Library Loverās Month! Do you love your library? There are many ways to show your library love....
Guest Column | Addressing the Fireworks Fundraiser Challenges in King City
To the Citizens of the City of King: We, the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, want to address the challenge we faced this year, fundraising for the aerial fireworks. We had a lot of comments on social media, and we want to...
Window on the World Column | Above All Else, Be Kind
The definition of kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate, according to the Oxford Languages, wherever they might hang their hat off the Google imprint. The true meaning of being kind is doing intentional, voluntary acts of kindness. Not only when...
Window on the World Column | Tomorrow Is Not Promised
The last time I saw him he was sitting in his favorite bar in Las Vegas with a large cold one beside him and a game of Keno in front. He was comfortable in his space. No matter that he still could hardly eat...

















