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...
Letter to the Editor | Clam Chowder Dinner a Huge Success
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum staff and board, a great big āthank youā goes out to the entire South Monterey County community for their continued support in helping to make the 27th Annual Drury Tankersley Clam Chowder...
Funny Papers Again Column | Sadness and Gladness in Stormy Weather
āIt must first be said that with increased residential and agricultural use and improved water management, flood concern is not what it was a few decades back.ā
Regarding the above statement, if I can be forgiven for using baseball metaphors at the height of football...
Guest Column | King City Rotaryās 99th Year Showcases Strong Leadership and Star Speakers
It is said that people join Rotary for the connections, but they stay for the programs.
As King City Rotary enters its 100th year, looking back at its 99th year, itās clear that both more people are joining Rotary and staying in the club for...
Funny Papers Again Column | 2026: Clearing Out the Old and Dealing With the New
It is one week into the new year and I have been clearing out old notes on scratch paper and photos and videos from my cell phone, some of which will appear in this column while the rest either ends up in the waste...
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...
Funny Papers Again Column | Antique Tractors, Street Music and SCART
I am fortunate enough to have access to a vehicle when one is required, and so I was recently able to make it to two events, one as participant and the other as attendee. These two events were miles and cultures apart; not uncommon...
Funny Papers Again Column | A House Divided ⦠You Know the Rest
Most historians cite the Battle of Bear Valley in 1924, a confrontation between the U.S. Army and Apache warriors, as the last battle fought on American soil. Our nation was born in The Revolutionary War and withstood wars of varying lengths: The War of...
Worthy to Print Column | Moving to Gonzales
āHoney, when did we move to Gonzales?ā I asked my marriage mate as she (Rainy) flittered around the corner doing things that women do when their husbands feel like they have the busier schedule. Of course, I knew that all I had to do...
Worthy to Print Column | Sweet Tooth
Do you have a favorite candy bar? I know that doesnāt open up conversation that is important. I mean, itās important, but probably just to me. I love candy, all kinds of candy. The other reason I ask is that Iām really wondering if...




















