Funny Papers Again Column | From the Shores of Tripoli to the Streets of Athens to the Library at KCHS
āFrom the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli; we will fight out countryās battles in the air, on land and sea.ā Many will recognize that refrain as the opening words of the Marinesā Hymn; I became aware of the song and the...
Worthy to Print Column | The Emperor Has No Clothes
Well, hello there! Did you miss me last week? I hope so because I missed that I had to get a column written. Sometimes I just canāt get everything done. Especially when I feel like a battalion of Ukrainian soldiers had camped out on...
Letters to the Editor for Week of May 3
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].
Letter to the Editor | King Jr. Taught Character
To the Editor:
Some of our public media and elected officials are bashing our Fourth of July celebrations; they are claiming our patriotism is racist. These poor souls seem to love denigrating America and yet, at the same time, also love the freedom that allows...
Funny Papers Again Column | A Long, Slow-Flowing River ā and Not a Soul in It
I received an email from a fellow who lives out Jolon way, in which I was asked about a situation I had never really considered and I found that I was probably too close to the subject to have ever had the notion enter...
Guest Column | How Decluttering, Donating and Shopping Sustainably Can Help Create a Fresh Start With Purpose in 2026
January has a way of reminding people that new beginnings are not only possible but powerful. The turn of the year brings that familiar mix of optimism and introspection, inspiring many to clear out the old, streamline their surroundings, and commit to living more...
Funny Papers Again Column | One Volunteerās Thoughts on the Words of GBS
āThis is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to...
Worthy to Print Column | Staying Busy
Do you like living in a small town? Oh say, like Gonzales or Soledad or any of the South County cities? I really love living here. I know just about everyone, and the people that I donāt know well enough to stop and talk...
Worthy to Print Column | How Was Your Christmas?
I donāt know if I will see you or speak to you before Good Old Santa comes sliding down the chimney. I like to tell folks āMerry Christmasā during this holiday. I sometimes forget to say it if the conversation is short. But most of...





















