Opinion
How to overcome guilt when we put ourselves 1st
Parenting, while it can be enormously rewarding, is also demanding and stressful. There can be a great deal…
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Lack of reading leads to lack of intelligence
When I read about the “silent book club” trend, it filled me with instant calm and hope.
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Earth just keeps humming along, thanks to waves crashing
In 2008, I reported that scientists had discovered that the Earth was humming.
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Black voters aren’t falling for Trump’s pandering
Being the ever-menacing carnival barker that he is, former president Trump said the four criminal cases he faces…
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Do the right thing and be cautious making left turns
Q: Does a company that requires a right-turn-only out of its driveway or parking lot onto a public…
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King penguins live long and prosper more in captivity
These days one has to take with a grain of salt things one reads in a newspaper, other…
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Simple exercise combats effects of ‘Tech Neck’
The consequences of postural habits can be obvious when we observe people around us. Whether sitting for prolonged…
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Automatic features help, but don’t trust them explicitly
Q: My question is inspired by a near-miss I had with a Tesla driver on the freeway that…
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America still needs more Welders, fewer Philosophers
In 2017, I wrote a column titled: “America needs more welders and fewer philosophers.” It was a slogan…
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Roundabouts confusing, safe; use blinkers to tell intentions
Q: Having recently traveled to Europe it drives me crazy that people here don’t understand signaling in a…
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Exercising my right to work out watching great TV
Last week I revealed my long-standing fondness for donuts. In recent years I have largely put donuts behind…
Opinion
Public should celebrate return of pesky initiatives
After a brief hiatus, those pesky citizen initiatives are back much to the chagrin of three-term Gov. Jay…
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It may be really polite, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe
Q: I often ride my bike on a route that takes me across an arterial street. I have…
Opinion
Hip hinge exercise helps with lower back pain
Low back pain is an extremely common ailment. Because it’s a symptom rather than a diagnosis, there isn’t…
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Motorists are more cautious when there aren’t signs
Q: There are some intersections, usually in neighborhoods, that don’t have any traffic control: no stop or yield…
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Analyzer shows Trump has no chance against Biden
I guess it was inevitable that the upcoming presidential election would be a rematch between Joe Biden and…
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Drink no wine before its time-at least this January
Men are like fine wine. They start out as grapes, and it’s up to a woman to stomp…
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Horns sounding when parking a car is confusing
Q: Horns are supposed to be safety equipment, right? When everyone honks their horn locking their cars, is…
Opinion
Operating expenses for ferry system a challenge
The Legislature’s short session from January to March is underway. That means lawmakers only consider supplemental changes to…
Opinion
Tommy Smothers funny, but serious about politics
Tommy Smothers wasn’t the first performer to weaponize comedy for political purposes, but he was perfectly suited for…