Losing the Spirit Dept.: On Sept. 11, we annually observe the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. We call it Patriot Day, but it’s sobering to come to know […]
Retorts: We are Americans all
From the trenches and back …
As you may have read or heard, I’ve just come back from a strange, short journey. It started – more or less – in the Ralphs parking lot, took me through the […]
What will be the eventual cost of the GKN hazmat scare?
Can’t Buy Me Love Dept.: GKN Aerospace spokesman Steve Carlson appeared on Tuesday night at the Garden Grove City Council and was – as is his fate – on the spot. He […]
That Name, That Face … So?
It’s election time, or will be shortly. The candidates for local office, at least, have come forward, as evidenced by the big, colorful signs that blight nearly every street corner from Katella […]
Save the burger drive-thru!
The NIMBY epidemic is finally crossing the line. Sometimes the “Not In My Backyard” sentiment makes sense. I can see the logic in not wanting a prison two blocks away. And I […]
Unions vs. unions not brotherly
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em Dept. You’ve seen them outside your supermarket or drug store. Folks with clipboards urging you to sign petitions regarding the proposed Nickelodeon-themed hotel approved by the Garden […]
The four-day fireworks miracle
I don’t know if this qualifies as a miracle, exactly. But it definitely can be in the categories of the unexplainable and the unexpected. One of the major gripes for years has […]
The summer of the big change
For anyone leaving high school for college, the military, trade school or just any old job, the three months or so after high school graduation are the most transitional season of a […]
Confusion is in the house
Housing issues have been in the news locally lately and they reflect the old saying that “a camel was a horse designed by a committee.” California is an extremely expensive place to […]
Questions without answers
Well, he didn’t say much, but at least his car wasn’t keyed in the parking lot … as far as we know. Talking about Steve Carlin, senior vice president of GKN, who […]
