Worthy to Print Column | ‘Cheers’ to Kindness
“Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got, taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go, where everybody knows your name, and they are always glad...
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 can’t get everything done. Especially when I feel like a battalion of Ukrainian soldiers had camped out on...
Funny Papers Again Column | Me, Sir Richard and the Third Time Charm Rule
According to English language experts, the phrase “Third time the charm” dates back to the 1800s in Old Britain when the number 3 was thought to be fortuitous, and whenever it appeared at a significant time in a person’s life, it would bring good...
Funny Papers Again Column | ‘Buddy, Can You Spare Some Time?’
There is an ancient writing wherein one of the main players, thee Main Player for many, upon His exit from this earthly realm exhorted his followers to “occupy ‘til I come.” So for the past 55 years I have occupied myself in more fields...
Letter to the Editor | Support King City’s Future, Vote ‘Yes’ on Measure T
To the Editor:
As business owners and residents in King City, we are dedicated to helping this community reach its greatest potential. We began a fitness academy here and have made many friends along the way. It is undeniable to say that we consider King...
Guest Column | Take Part in King City Beautification Week Effort
Welcome to our 29th version of King City’s Beautification Week, June 19-27, 2021. If you are ready to leave behind your Covid-19 mask, then let me recommend the fresh air and exercise you get by picking an outdoor project to beautify your home or...
Letter to the Editor | Another Brave Woman
To the Editor:
On March 13, 2024, in Blackfoot, Idaho, a 39-year-old man broke into an elderly woman’s home and assaulted her. However, despite her injuries, the woman was able to defend herself with a gun; shooting and killing the man.
The lady was transported to...
Window on the World Column | Go Dolphins!
If you happen to be at the Soledad Pool (or, more correctly the Soledad-Mission Recreation District) at about 6 a.m., you will see Coach Tessa and her student athletes. Mostly I catch sight of them when I am racing in for water aerobics at...
