Traditions sometimes have a powerful momentum. The practice of giving a religious invocation before meetings of the Huntington Beach City Council rolled right over the idea of substituting a moment of silence […]
Silence hasn’t got a prayer
College that you can afford
Hey, have I got a deal for you. I will sell you a piece of paper for the wonderful price of $28,000. If you want a really fancy piece of paper, I […]
Warm memories of ‘Fire Place’
As a kid I was bored by the study of geography. Who care what was the principal product of Brazil? (Kid answer: Brazilians!). But as I grew up (somewhat), I became interested […]
What? Not enough freeways?
Continuing the “what-ifs” of West Orange County area and what “might have been.” Rail transit: The Orange County Transportation Authority is now constructing – at great expense and some controversy – the […]
What-ifs of West Orange Co.
Have you ever wondered how your life might have turned out if you made a different decision, taken a different job, married a different person, moved to a different city? How about […]
Benefits of House of Mouse
When I am out of town (i.e., out of the Golden State) people will ask me, “So, where are you from?” I start with, “Garden Grove.” Blank look. “Orange County.” Puzzled look, […]
It was duck, cover and hope
The bell was loud, sharp and long. It was the “duck and cover” alarm that was used in my elementary school in Garden Grove – and doubtless many other Orange County schools […]
Winning still isn’t everything
All good things, goes the saying, must come to an end. Well, actually, that is good. Searching for a story behind pitch clocks and guessing where Shohei will play next year, followers […]
Oh, gee … I remember Gemco!
Are you “OG?” Or perhaps “OGG?” OG is slang for “original gangster,” a term which started on the mean streets of L.A. and which has come to mean “old school” or a […]
Time to liberate your garage
If you drive along the typical suburban street in West Orange County, you may see a setting that looks a bit like a used car lot. All along the curbs – especially […]
