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January 24, 2026

Window on the World Column | The Gammy Leg

Lucy Jensen
ā€œYou’re limping again,ā€ he said (again). ā€œYES! FULLY AWARE AGAIN OF THE FACT I’M LIMPING. DON’T MENTION IT ALL THE TIME!ā€ (I don’t think he will for a while.) I’ve had a gammy leg, as father would say, for over six months now. When you...

Funny Papers Again Column | What Is the Problem With No Problem?

I have always been a reader. Back in the Paper Age people had a set of books in their homes which was known as an encyclopedia; comprised of two Greek words meaning ā€œcomplete education.ā€ They were a very comprehensive resource used by millions for...

Guest Column | Wishcycling: What It Is and How to Avoid It

Waste sorting is not a new topic in California. With the state setting new sustainability ambitions to divert more materials from landfills and combat climate change, many residents and businesses have grown accustomed to the idea of placing materials in different bins. However, with...

Guest Column | Embracing Vitality: Essential Tips for Lifelong Health and Wellness

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
September is Healthy Aging Month, an ideal time to celebrate the positive aspects of aging and focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle that allows us to thrive at every age and stage of life. Healthy aging isn’t just about living longer; it's about fully enjoying...

Window on the World Column | The Soup Diaries

They were the best of friends from a very young age. Though quite different — my sister was very bossy and her friend very sweet and accommodating — they were the ying to each other’s yang. I’m sure sister frequently got a good telling...

Window on the World Column | The Red Ferrari

Lucy Jensen
As the garage door lifted, a glossy red flash came into view, like a shock from the heavens on a cloudy day. She was shiny and new, fresh from the showroom floor. A Ferrari. Or maybe a Lamborghini? No, definitely a Ferrari with her...

Funny Papers Again Column | Personal Reactions to an Unanticipated Comment and an Anticipated Reunion

Steve Wilson
The first part of today’s Funny Papers Again column is an off-handed comment on the present politically charged situation, so if you are as fed up with anything even slightly political, just skip to below the three asterisks and read on. In last week’s column,...

Window on the World Column | Mermaids at the Local Pool

Lucy Jensen
It was well over a year ago that I found myself completely disgusted with myself. After a period of holiday debauchery, I could not believe the paunch in front of me. It was mine; all mine. Fortunately, my bathroom mirror only showed as far...

Worthy to Print Column | Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend

George Worthy
This has been a rough week. It might look different to most of you, but for me it’s just another reminder of the test of time. Many years ago I bought a car from Joanne Rodriguez. Joanne’s husband Alva had passed away and he,...

Worthy to Print Column | Tired of Getting Older

I just got back from my monthly trip to Home Depot. I can’t go more often because I buy things that require me to stop and put up a picture or change an electric outlet, and sometimes I just don’t feel like taking the...
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