Window on the World Column | Boy Town
It started off as a nice offer from the husband. “He can come and stay with us for a while!” We were talking about our friend’s 21-year-old son. They live in the U.K. I never thought it would happen, really didn’t. “What a nice...
Funny Papers Again Column | ‘I See the Train A’Comin’; It’s Comin’ ’Round the Bend …’
“Ride the train, ride the train, anywhere I’m going I ride trains; sleepin’ in a boxcar in the rain, ride the train, ride the train.” That is the refrain of a song by southern rock group Alabama, just one of many American songs where...
Guest Column | 5 Things for August from Monterey County Free Libraries
Welcome to August, which is National Back to School Month. Monterey County Free Libraries is eager to support students of all ages with their academic and learning needs in the libraries and through our online resources.
1. All MCFL branch libraries function as Student Support...
Window on the World Column | The Foxy Lover
He became quite the character of sorts, a fixture on the rather rough and tumble Nestles Road in Soledad, surrounded by rough ground and abandoned buildings. If you happened to pass by during the latter part of an afternoon, you might see him sitting...
Worthy to Print Column | Music, the Great Unifier
You know, it is tough to find good music. When was the last time you were serenaded by a professional artist? Yesterday, my beautiful bride surprised me with a serenade at the Golden State Theater over in Monterey. The star of the show was...
Window on the World Column | Changing the Seasons With Good Cheer
Us old gals try to be cheery; we really do. Friends since aged 15 and we are always trying to see the world with a half-full glass and getting the others to do the same. And so went the recent conversation about the turn...
Window on the World Column | Long Live the Queen
God save the ... you know how it goes, everyone does! We used to sing it before school assembly when I was a nipper. Long live the Queen. Well, isn’t she doing well! And here we have 70 years on the throne. Oh, my...
Funny Papers Again Column | Fancy Meeting You Here of All Places
In my wanderings about the village, I get the occasional opportunity to get inside different buildings, some are older and designed for specific purposes as are the VFW hall, numerous SVF buildings and the MCDT studio. Many are older and re-designed from days of...
Guest Column | Preventing and Managing Diabetes: A Proactive Approach to Healthy Living
Throughout the year, and especially during November, National Diabetes Month, Mee Memorial works to educate the community about diabetes prevention and management.
Diabetes starts when the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels. It is a health condition that impacts many individuals in South Monterey...
