Now that we’ll all recovered – sort of – from the train wreck that was Tuesday night’s first presidential debate of 2020, let’s turn our attention to something that really affects you […]
No need to fear the electric
Searching for The Perfect Good
In the storied TV drama “West Wing,” there’s a scene in which White House Chief of Staff Leo McGarry (played by John Spencer) is confronted by a colleague asking what’s “good” about […]
Have a Happy New Kind of Year
Happy New Year! No, you don’t need to come to my house and check my calendars. It just so happens that I have my own fiscal year, which is divided into three […]
Where will the children play?
The road to hell, it’s said, is paved with good intentions. In fact, it looks like everything including the road will soon be paved. A political issue this election year has become […]
Retorts: Opportunity from crisis
Build it. Then see if you can make it better. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve done that, from Lincoln Logs (remember them?) to newspaper/website columns to efforts to assemble […]
Keeping your cool this fall
If you’re like me, you are looking forward to the Nov. 3 election with a mix of excitement and trepidation. It promises to be one of the most hard-fought and emotional presidential […]
Council’s inaction a crying shame
If the people of Westminster had but one face, they might have buried it in their hands watching Monday’s special meeting of the city council. In a performance that drew a big […]
Don’t throw away your shot
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 […]
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 […]
