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March 31, 2026

Window on the World Column: The books that made me

One of my earliest memories was my mother’s voice. I was on her lap and she was reading to me. We were likely in our cottage by the sea with a fire blazing in the hearth. She had a good strong reading voice with...

Funny Papers Again Column | Antique Tractors, Street Music and SCART

Steve Wilson
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...

Window on the World Column | Remodeling My Attitude

I work with houses all the time — empty and full. ā€œIt’s much easier to sell if the house is empty,ā€ I hear myself say over and over to potential listing clients. No dealing with sellers and access; no having to climb over Aunt...

Funny Papers Again Column | My Efforts to Outsmart Hercule — and Two Blasts From the Past

Steve Wilson
I am attempting to solve a mystery before a world-famous detective, once again, solves it. The task is not an easy one, but I feel I am up to it given my years of experience; reading experience, that is. I have for more years...

Funny Papers Again Column | Birthday Memories, a Helpful Group and a Hungry Desert Animal

Steve Wilson
I had eggs benedict with my daughter on my birthday on Park Row. That was a treat not for just the company, Jenny lives in Florida so we don’t see each other near enough, but also because of the food, which was delicious, and...

Funny Papers Again Column | A Few Things Seen When Biking and Walking

Steve Wilson
East Greenfield is not an official designation, but it serves my purpose as definition because I can remember a time when the whole of the area east of Third Street was just about the extent of residential property; and most of that was on...

Worthy to Print Column | You Say It’s Your Birthday

ā€œYou say it’s your birthday, well it’s my birthday too, yeah. They say it’s your birthday, we’re gonna have a good time. I’m glad it’s your birthday, Happy Birthday to you. Yes we’re going to a party.ā€ I’ve told you before that I enjoy living...

Guest Column | Your Holiday Health Survival Guide: Balance, Wellness and Joy

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
The holiday season brings excitement, but it can also disrupt our routines and make it easy to let healthy habits slip. With travel, parties and shopping, it’s common for our usual health practices to take a backseat. One of the biggest challenges in December is...

Guest Column | Responding to Community Needs: A Rural Health System Built to Serve

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
Mee Memorial Healthcare System is the sole hospital serving South Monterey County. For more than 60 years, it has been the community’s primary source of hospital-based care, emergency services and recovery. In a region defined by distance, limited transportation and economic vulnerability, our role is...

Worthy to Print Column | Happy 90th, Nelda

This week is a favor from my readers. Today I’m going to tell you about a very good friend, who I now call family, that has become something special to me and to my brood. You may remember that some time ago I mentioned that...
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