Grateful for Bowling Alley and American Military Personnel
I need to take a break from writing about substance abuse and its prevention in our community. It's hard, though. I read about the number of DUIs in Gilroy. I read about the heartbreak suffered by the family of Juan Sarmiento, an addict who killed himself and was first reported as homeless and then his family clarified that he wasn't. The armories are open and focus is given to people who are homeless, many of whom struggle with addictions. There's news of arguments or violence that require police intervention, all related to alcohol or fueled by some drug use. There's so much to write about.
War Has Been Declared on Free Speech, Private Property Rights
A recent news story illustrates the dangers that ignorance and intolerance pose to our free speech and private property rights. It also illustrates why I don't live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association.
And the Award Goes to Community Events Volunteers
Recently I had the opportunity to volunteer at the third annual Poppy Jasper Film Festival in Morgan Hill.
Dragging Out a Scandal at Taxpayers’ Cost
Bruce Tichinin should end his legal appeal against the city to
Thanksgiving – The Only American Christian Holiday
We have much for which to be thankful. Indeed we do!







