Opinion

Sept. 25, 2012 — When I look at a sheet of music the notes provide no clue to the melody. Once I could say, “I read music,” and my fingers would press the right keys on the piano interpreting the works of Mozart, Bach and Beethoven.

Yet, as a high school freshman, I decided I no longer had a half hour I could devote to practice. There was no time to play songs that had become familiar and so they were soon forgotten.

Sept. 18, 2012 — Lassen County’s fiscal house is in good order — at least for now.

At its Tuesday, Sept. 11 meeting, the Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved a $101 million budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year that is balanced and yet continues to provide funding for vital public safety services such as the sheriff’s office and the probation department.

Sept. 18, 2012 — As a mother of a young boy, it is very important to me that he grows up to be a respectful young man. Having a foul mouth and a load of aggression are two things I will not tolerate.

  Unfortunately, every parent will no doubt deal with these qualities at one point during their child’s youth — especially if you are raising a testosterone-filled boy.

Sept. 18, 2012 —  It amazes me how much importance a sense of regularity plays in everyday life. I’m one of those people who enjoy excitement, but needs at least some aspect of regularity.

  Just two months ago, I lived in Berkeley and kept a very regimented schedule. I woke up at 6:30 every morning, had three cups of coffee, was at work by 8 a.m., off work around 6 p.m. and in bed by 10 p.m. I walked the same route and talked to the same people every morning.