Funny Papers Again Column | The Legacy of Writers
With the advent of 24-hour news coverage by numerous networks, we now have a multitude of current events coverage; coverage that invariably comes with opinion-fueled rhetoric offered up by everyone from professional pundits to amateur analysists and simpering sycophants to determined detractors. And with...
Guest Column | Protecting Migrant Education Is a Moral Imperative for Americaās Farmworker Children
At the heart of Californiaās $59 billion agricultural industry are the hardworking migrant farmworkers who harvest the food that feeds our nation. Their labor sustains our economy, but their children, who face extraordinary educational barriers due to the migratory nature of their parentsā work,...
Worthy to Print Column | When I Grow Up
I guess we have heard enough about the terrible things that are happening in Afghanistan. We all know who is responsible. I know I do. Of course not talking about it wonāt make it any better, but I just wanted to write about something...
Worthy to Print Column | Just My Opinion
Today as I sit down to put my thoughts to paper, I am very troubled, maybe even frightened. I speak of the current political situation in our nationās capital. I donāt suppose I need to reiterate the situations that are occurring. All you have...
Funny Papers Again Column | My Efforts to Outsmart Hercule ā and Two Blasts From the Past
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...
Window on the World Column | Driving From Then to Now
My first car was a Renault 5 Gordini ā black with red seats, never mind some rusty bits around the edges. My friend had a silver one with racing stripes; we were twinning. Sporty girls with our first rides. Babes. I had somehow paid...
Letter to the Editor | The Rest of the Story
To the Editor:
Mr. J.J. Burnes, thank you for your letter to the editor regarding Black history (āBlack History,ā Feb. 24). The information on Mr. Bass Reeves, 1838-1910, the first Black American Deputy U.S. Marshal in Oklahoma Territory, was very informational.
Let me be your Paul...
Letter to the Editor | Tales of the Baddies
To the Editor:
We much enjoyed Steve Wilsonās column about gangsters he has known ā or at least, thought about (āWords From One Bad Guy to Another,ā June 29). Itās exciting to review the daring exploits of these cunning reprobates and satisfying when the sheriff...
Worthy to Print Column | Happy New Year
I hope that your Christmas was as nice as mine. Just about everyone I am related to came by the house to wish everyone good tidings. Of course, it is always nice to see my kids and their kids, and even their kids. As...
Worthy to Print Column | Happy 90th, Nelda
This week is a favor from my readers. Today Iām 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...





















