Opinion
Old cartoon about Santa would look so different today
As a Baby Boomer, I looked on with bemusement; but Dec. 10, 1974, was a cultural milestone for…
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How BYS meets the needs of youth, wherever they might be
Over the years, I’ve developed dozens of ways to describe what Bainbridge Youth Services is and does.
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Paranoia about kids proves we watch too much TV
A story from my childhood came to mind as I read a recent ABC News report about a…
Opinion
If light’s out, it’s 4-way stop
Q: Yesterday, my neighborhood had a power outage. The traffic light nearby was impacted and had no power.…
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In my reclining years, I won’t just be on my recliner
With my 70th birthday looming ominously on the horizon, I’ve started working with my supervisor on the process…
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Walt’s in Lynwood Center has ambience of Mayberry
“’On with the dance, let the joy be unconfined,’ is my motto, whether there’s any dance to dance…
Opinion
Don’t wish you were driving slower in roundabout
Q: There’s a freeway exit I sometimes take that ends in a roundabout. The speed limit is 10…
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A day each year to celebrate our Great Americans
When he was told he had only weeks to live, his response was telling. He was calm and…
Opinion
Thankfully there are other topics to discuss besides politics
Since the chaos of election season has ended, and we’ve stopped receiving daily text messages asking us to…
Opinion
Safety equipment required on bikes at night
Q: I am fearful as a driver, especially during the short daylight time of year, when I see…
Opinion
Not so bad that we’re not going to live longer lives
Get this: life expectancy has apparently hit its peak. According to msn.com, a recent study published in the…
Opinion
Red light, green light no game when it comes to pain
Two phrases, used by medical professionals and laypeople alike, are often employed when suggesting that people continue or…
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Transportation funds should not be used for recreation projects
Transportation and recreation are not the same. That should be obvious, especially for government, but apparently it will…