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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Semi-Singular Praise Of Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA)

There are many aspects of California, which I strongly dislike: exorbitant state and local taxes, perennial devastating wildfires, the Democratic monopolist majority in Sacramento, drought, a proposed gasoline-powered car...

FRED FIRST: Nature Notes: Early May

Finally I am getting out a bit onto the trails before spring is fully gone...

BOB BROWN: “Teach Us to Number Our Days”

I was healthy and fit, a proponent of physical exercise, weighed myself daily with pleasing...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Sanction Russia’s Shadow Fleet NOW

During the 2024 presidential campaign and going back to March 2023, President Trump repeatedly and...

DAWN CUSTALOW: A Mother’s Day to Remember

Mother’s Day - remembering and celebrating our mothers, not because they are or were perfect,...

The Healthcare Bill: A Watershed Moment?

The Health Care Reform Bill has passed . . . finally.  The question is what does it mean and the answer one gets...

Don’t Miss The “Easter Opportunity”

It may be a weird connection to some, but when I think of Easter, I think of marriage.  Actually, I think of the...

Never Judge A Dog By Its Color

Attention prospective dog owners!  When selecting a furry companion to join your midst it is not only important to select a breed conducive...

Help a Sista’ Out

Last night my wife and I offered to baby-sit for a young mom.  She has four great kids newborn through age 9. As...

There’s a Reason It’s Called “March Madness”

As the NCAA basketball tournaments tipped off, researchers at The Institute of Diversity and Ethics in Sports did a little research.  They looked...

Rio de Janerio – The Marvelous City – Keeps Dr. Johnny’s Eyes Wide Open

The dirty, scrawny kids from the favelas sell goods wrapped in cellophane. They tie them onto the ends of sticks about five feet...