Disneyland opened 70 years ago last month and the man behind it – Walt Disney – was the fellow who probably had more influence on Orange County than any other person. The […]
Happy days at Disneyland
How to beat the bullying
A high school student addressed the local school board on Tuesday and complained that he was being bullied. It was a rather brave thing he did, I thought, “taking it to the […]
Big plans that never happened
In a recent column I mused on stuff you never see around our towns: mail boxes, newspaper racks, etc. It got me to thinking about intriguing proposals that never – for better […]
They see what you show them
Unsolicited Advice Dept.: As a licensed and bonded purveyor of unrequested counsel, recent events have compelled me to step forward to offer assistance in … how shall I put this? … […]
More ‘universities’ in our towns?
There are community college campuses in Garden Grove, Huntington Beach and Westminster. As convenient as that it is, might it be even nicer if they were also universities? The idea is not […]
This lady could be a champ
I’ve been to almost all of the “State of the City” events in Garden Grove since the event began, but I never saw anything like this before. At the conclusion of her […]
We’re reaping the whirlwind
It’s easy to be philosophical about things happening to other people far away. It’s when they come to your doorstep that things “get real.” I’m thinking, of course, of the events emanating […]
The ‘whirlwind’ is now here
It’s easy to be philosophical about things happening to other people far away. It’s when they come to your doorstep that things “get real.” I’m thinking, of course, of the events emanating […]
Where’s your passport, buddy?
One doesn’t know whether to laugh or cry about the recent fiasco in which an error-filled “list” of “sanctuary jurisdictions” was posted – and quickly deleted – on the Department of Homeland […]
Critical thinking is the key, grads
It All Adds Up Dept. I was delighted to hear Bob Harden’s remarks at the La Quinta High School commencement ceremonies at Bolsa Stadium on Wednesday. Harden, the longest-serving member of the […]
