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…
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My Turn
My 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…
Read moreDept. of Education needs someone new at the helm
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin It’s no secret I have no love for…
Read moreSomething powerful is going on at Lassen High
I adore children. Right up until the age of 12. If you ask me, 13-year-olds are probably the reason boarding…
Read moreIt’s always nice when you can help someone
Many of you that know me are aware that I personally am not a huge believer in the positive attributes…
Read moreMore lessons in perspective — two scenarios
Disaster Thinking My first great love committed suicide when he was 28 and I was 34. After coming out of…
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