Don’t throw things at wild animals; it’s inhumane, potentially dangerous
Dear Editor, The article headlined In Your Backyard by Melania
‘Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking’
Gerard Alessandrini created “Forbidden Broadway” in 1982 and has developed this spoof on Broadway musicals into 19 award-winning editions that have spread humor around the world. It’s had an unprecedented 31-year run in New York.
A generation needs help to keep its dreams alive
What do you think your retirement will be like? If you are like
Zero Tolerance for Vicious Dogs
Kudos to Morgan Hill city officials for tightening the city's vicious dog laws. The new ordinance takes important, reasonable steps to protect public safety and quality of life in our community.
Back in the saddle again
When I chose to retire a few years back, many of my friends smiled skeptically and told me it wouldn’t last long. I shrugged off those doubters; after all, there were plenty of things to keep me busy. But you know, I really couldn’t stay away. I tried relief work, filling in for colleagues who wanted a day off. And, of course, I kept writing this column and doing some radio work here and there.
The notrump opening bid
The last several times I wrote about making an opening bid with 13-21 points using either the five card major or convenient minor conventions - covering opening bids of one club, one diamond, one heart and one spade. Next we want to examine the one notrump opening bid.
Embracing challenges: the drought of ’09
As all readers know, the world has been full of challenges the
Project Roadmap: steering toward college admission
The college admissions process is a confusing stew of acronyms, jargon and can’t-miss deadlines that’s difficult even for students who enjoy every advantage. Now imagine trying to navigate it if your parents didn’t attend college, aren’t native English speakers, or work long hours at low-paying jobs to make ends meet and don’t have the time or information to help.




