Funny Papers Again Column | Seniors: Come Learn, Dine, Sing, Dance!
I am a senior citizen. There is no getting around that, no matter how much I attempt to mitigate the fact. I know this because of what society tells me with progressive programs, private sector directives and legislations starting with age 55 years when...
Worthy to Print Column | Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
This has been a rough week. It might look different to most of you, but for me itās just another reminder of the test of time. Many years ago I bought a car from Joanne Rodriguez. Joanneās husband Alva had passed away and he,...
Worthy to Print Column: Better to Give Than to Receive
Whatever you may think about having a day dedicated to our thankfulness, you have to admit that California, with all the problems we all face this year, will have plenty of places to say āthank youā for the huge number of volunteers that want...
Guest Column | With 6 Drive-Thru Donation Sites, Goodwill Central Coast Focuses on the Art of Convenience
We all crave convenience. It makes our lives easier, and allows us to spend our time on what we find meaningful, such as family and personal goals and pursuits.
Because the lifeblood of Goodwill Central Coast centers on community donations, the tri-county nonprofit goes to...
Worthy to Print Column | Rock āNā Roll Forever
If you have been a reader of my scribbling, you are aware that Iām not a huge fan of the computer age. I use it often, but I sure hate to. It seems like Iām always having a problem with an assignment or order...
Window on the World Column: Motherhood is Not for Wimps
How did my child just turn 26? It sometimes feels as if it was yesterday that she popped into the world. I recall so clearly the labor ā 24 hours and counting in all, before they cut her out of me (when initially I...
Window on the World Column | Homeward Bound
Having left our children at Billings Airport and no doubt shed a couple of tears, we shall be staying at the Laughing Horse Lodge, which just begs you to stay there no matter what. Actually, the very reason I do want very much to...
Worthy to Print Column | Living in a Family Town
You know I have had a few folks ask me why I live in Gonzales. Letās see⦠it couldnāt be the night life. Oh sure, we have mariachi bands trying to get the snare drum to match the bass they play so well. Have...
Worthy to Print Column | Lazy Days of Summer
āCome on, Honey, I promise you will like it. You know how you love swimming.ā Her tones were soft and inviting. I had been listening to her try and get me out of the house by going to the city swimming pool. It seems that the...
Letters to the Editor | Published Jan. 29, 2020
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