My Turn – This brouhaha is nothing less than the absolutely perfect coda to the Trump administration
Despite my deep issues and concerns with the incoming Donald J. Trump administration four years ago, I publicly accepted his…
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Between March and August, local prison inmates received more than $6 million in unemployment benefits — just a small part of what could be ‘the most significant fraud on taxpayer funds in California history’
Inmates in Lassen County and across California receiving unemployment benefits — are you kidding me? Sadly, the answer to that…
Read moreMy Turn – We must put politics aside and answer this COVID-19 wakeup call
For nearly a year now the people of Susanville have struggled with how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today…
Read moreMy Turn – Remembering the classy Tom Terrific
Oh, my poor old heart nearly broke in two Wednesday evening when I heard the news Tom Seaver had died….
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My Turn – State’s new Blueprint for a Safer Economy ranking for Lassen County raises eyebrows
A simple common reality returned to roost again up here in the wilds of Lassen County — one that’s sure…
Read moreMy Turn – Happy birthday, America!
Submitted by Sam Williams It’s the Fourth of July weekend, a time when Americans all across this great land…
Read moreMy Turn – Time has come today
Submitted by Sam Williams Oh my God, people. Due to the sudden and unexpected infection of inmates and correctional staff…
Read moreMy Turn- The only stupid questions are the ones you ask when you already know the answers
Submitted by Sam Williams Do you mind if I ask you a personal question regarding recent events as George Floyd’s…
Read moreMy Turn – America continues its struggle to realize its founding principles
Submitted by Sam Williams I’m sure any television viewer will agree — in the past couple of weeks news coverage…
Read moreMy Turn – Don’t let your political beliefs help spread this deadly virus
Submitted by Sam Williams For more than two months now I’ve avoided commenting on the politics surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic…
Read moreHey, John, I hope you get to kiss that girl in Heaven
First thing this morning I poured myself a really strong Irish coffee and wept quietly all alone over all the…
Read moreTalking about feelings make them more manageable
A popular essay topic is: What movie should everyone see and why? In 2015, Disney/Pixar gave us “Inside/Out,” which delivers…
Read moreWhich begs the question: ‘Who’s boss at my house?’
There is this stray, female cat hanging out at the Twain post office, Cappleman tells me. Pam says she is…
Read moreHealth safety practices not new to chemo patients
Social distancing is a new practice for many people throughout the United States as guidelines to prevent the spread of…
Read moreFirst no jelly beans, now no Tuscany
I have been a germaphobe this entire cold and flu season and until now (knock on wood) it has served…
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