Funny Papers Again Column | Random Musings From the Past to the Present
A friend on an errand was heading up to Greenfield the other day and asked if Iād like to tag along, and because the town had been on my mind of late, I readily took her up on the offer. I was feeling a...
Window on the World Column | The Spirits of Thanksgiving Past
Ah, those memories, like the corner of my mind. Most days we chug along, casting a glance back once in a while when Facebook reminds us of something, or if itās Mamaās birthday and sheās no longer of the planet ā or itās sister...
Guest Column: City of Kingās efforts to maintain a balanced budget
The City of King conducts a citywide survey every two years to get feedback from the public on customer satisfaction and to help prioritize the use of available resources. The City recently completed tabulating the results of the 2020 survey and the highest priority...
Window on the World Column | The Next Book
There are many things that drive me crazy about this country; but the lack of opportunity is not one of them. I have always known that I can do whatever I want to do here, when I set my mind to it.
Years ago, I...
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 | āOne Ticket for Greenfield, Please.ā āER, Which One?ā
I donāt believe I am alone in thinking the last two Funny Papers Again columns were just not necessary. While like most citizens, I have personal positions regarding the present political atmosphere in America, but that does not mean I should use space in...
Letters to the Editor | Published Nov. 20, 2019
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Window on the World Column: The Nomad
Iām a brat. There, I said it. I think my mother was the last person who said it to me many years ago and she wasnāt wrong. I have lived and traveled freely all my life. I have cruised back and forth at will...
Window on the World Column | NashVegas
Ever since my sister passed, my daughter and I have been wont to follow her lead and give each other experiences instead of merchandise for special occasions. I was so delighted when the kid gave me concert tickets for Christmas. I love concerts, I...
Worthy to Print Column | Sailing the High Seas
I believe it is time to take a few days off and take a trip. I canāt even tell you the last time I went to town, much less a trip of more than one day. I go downtown to Gonzales just about every...


















