In the historically significant and successful musical “Hamilton,” the key musical number is “I’m Not Throwing Away My Shot.” The title of the song has a double meaning. It refers to both […]
Don’t throw away your shot
A city that’s more than a beach
Ah, Huntington Beach. Surf City. Internationally renowned for its gorgeous beaches, its impressive civic facilities and home to not only over 200,000 people, but a vacation and recreation spot for millions more […]
Retorts: Steve and Gal tell all
Have you ever been in a discussion (or argument) and after it was over, said to yourself, “I sure wish I’d said [insert better response] instead.” I’m sure it happens to just […]
You never voted for president
Whether you like the Electoral College and its record of choosing a president, well, that depends on whose Al is Gore-d. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave us all a wake-up […]
Retorts: It’s the new war on words
Have you appropriated lately? Are you a socialist or just social? Did you know that JFK and MLK were conservatives? I’m a word guy, as you might guess. Using the right word […]
What is so hot about summer?
Unfriend me on Facebook. Block me on Twitter. Cross the street when you see me coming. But I’m going to stick to my controversial position. I hate summer. Well, I don’t mean […]
Retorts: Once cap, gown are off
This is graduation week for most area high schools, or – as it is technically called, “commencement.” The start of a new life. It’s also a time of uncertainty and anxiety. What […]
Retorts: Some lessons to be learned
Homelessness crisis. Coronavirus pandemic. Racial tensions and disturbances. What’s next, earthquakes? The typical Orange County person might be forgiven a certain degree of shakiness. We’re not used to seeing loud, angry rallies, […]
Retorts: Salami, not strawberries?
This coming weekend would normally have been that of the annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival. “Would have been” back in the normal years of 2019 and stretching all the way to the […]
Retorts: Let’s sign up for some charm
“No matter where you go, there you are.” That’s a well-worn line from the cult film “Buckaroo Banzai.” When people ask you where you live, or where are you from, what do […]
