Funny Papers Again Column | It Is Not About the Writer, but the Writerās Intent
The comment, often offered as criticism, that for writers of columns it is āall about themā and so of little value beyond opinion, which we all have. Very true. If you regularly read Lucyās stuff up in Soledad or every Wednesday in Gonzales you...
Window on the World Column | The Top Generation
I remember my grandparents very clearly. They were our safe harbor when things in the house were a little stormy. My grandma was quiet and sweet, mostly seen with knitting needles in her hands and a soft smile. She made the best chocolate cakes...
Worthy to Print Column: The lost papers
Do you remember the year 2000? I had forgotten a lot about that year until I had a chance to visit my brother, who lives in Idaho, last week. He loves Idaho, but I didnāt lose anything up there. However, it had been a...
Funny Papers Again Column | Who Will Now Own the Choice They Made?
After some thought about whether to address last weekās election, I opted to address just one aspect of what we have been told will happen by that candidate who prevailed. We were told by the man who, come Jan. 20, 2025, will be my...
Worthy to Print Column: Wanna Ride?
Gosh, it seems just like yesterday, yet we find ourselves still being told to batten down the hatches as we still have a long way to go. Has it really only been eight months? Ah, but not to worry. The Federal Government is on...
Worthy to Print Column | Mysterious Ways
You know, when you write a little story each week and try to keep the subjects fresh, there are times when you really have to sit back for a while so you can bring forth ā through the keys on a computer keyboard ā...
Window on the World Column | Make a Difference, However Small
People are digging out maps and figuring out where this place is ā Ukraine. Who are these people? They live so far away from us; arenāt we glad we are not them! They seem like a fiercely loyal people ā they love their animals...
Letters to the Editor for Week of July 26
South County Newspapers welcome Letters to the Editor of fewer than 400 words. Submit all letters with the writer's name and contact information to [email protected].
Letters to the Editor ā Published July 25, 2018
Letters to the Editor ā Published July 25, 2018
Adventure Abounds Column: A chance to reflect
Garden serenity is getting difficult in the afternoons with the dual challenge of ever-rising temperatures and afternoon winds that seem like theyāre powerful enough to give Dorothy another trip to Oz. The morning and evening calms, however, make it all worth it.
For those who...




















