Worthy to Print Column | My Little Part of Heaven
Iām sure I have told you, probably more than once, how happy I am to live in Gonzales. The people here are just a little nicer than any other town I have ever lived in. Iām sure you agree that you canāt really run...
Window on the World Column | Class Act ā To the End
It was one of those defining moments. Near reminiscent of the morning we watched one and then two towers collapse; when we got the news Diana died in a car crash. Not apocalyptic like that, but still shocking and time-defining. The newsflash came across...
Window on the World Column | My First Impressions
Iāve been living in America for 35 years now. Almost to the day. There you have it. I am either very old ā or I came to this country very young ā you be the judge of that. It is truly amazing how time...
Funny Papers Again Column | Puzzles, Parades and Pepperās Salty Words
I am not sure what mental quirk, not a medical term, takes place in brain wave synapses, a medical term, triggers a memory which in turn elicits a mental response, but I know they happen; happened to me recently. In this instance, I was...
Funny Papers Again Column | Taking the Easy Way Out Aināt Always Easy
It is easy to sit down at the keyboard and churn out a thousand words when the subject has some local interest, which I can do for no other reason than I have some very vivid memories of life here in the Valley that...
Window on the World Column | Life-Saving Measures
I knew she had been unwell for some time. When I say āsometime,ā I mean years. It was quite shocking when I saw her the last time. The liver disease was really taking its toll on her, and she told me that she was...
Worthy to Print Column | Coming Home Early to See Dad
Did you have a good Fatherās Day this weekend? I think this was just about the best Fatherās Day I have had in awhile. Of course I say that every year. They always seem to find a gift that I didnāt even know I...
Guest Column | Embracing Vitality: Essential Tips for Lifelong Health and Wellness
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 isnāt just about living longer; it's about fully enjoying...
Guest Column | New Year Could Mean a New You Through āFresh Start Effectā
For many of us, the new year represents a fresh start, and that is a concept that holds a lot of power. Hitting our internal āresetā button on Jan. 1 gives us the mental clarity and internal incentive to put our best foot forward...
Window on the World Column | My Big Birthday
It was likely about half a century since I had even paused at the bend of that place. It was created as a playground in the 1920s by Ogilvie, a Scottish barrister, this watery wonderland boating lake, which was inspired by his friend JM...

















