Mike Derry starving artist “I have an owner’s manual, phone charger, sunglasses, and maybe a coupon for Wienerschnitzel.” Jody Derry instructor “I don’t even know—last time I opened it was a month ago.” Carolyn Addington instructor “My registration papers, manual, flashlight, and a little toolset.” Don Ward Chairman of Friends of Waller Park “I have […]
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Keep the left lanes on freeways for passing only
Washington prohibits drivers on highways’ left lane except for overtaking slower vehicles; California should do the same
It’s not unusual to see drivers speed onto the freeway, then immediately steer to the outermost left lane and remain there, refusing to relinquish it when a faster car closes, even though no one occupies the lane to the right. No one in power seems to care about this dangerous behavior. If you could do […]
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What do you admire most about Native Americans?
Scott Underwood instructor “Their devotion to caring for creation.” Erika Faires student “Their music, dance, and art; also their traditional clothing.” Karly Nickell juice maker “Their care for the Earth.” Matt Villasenor oil changer “It’s cool how they’re in touch with the environment, and how just about anyone can trace their heritage back to them—even […]
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What business do you wish had a drive-thru?
Angie Sandoval payroll “A drive-thru mini-mart. I’ve seen them in México and other places, but not here. Sean Reed correctional officer “Santa Maria Donuts should have a drive-thru.” Victor Limón vocational assistant “First, we need to get a Panda Express—then put a drive-thru in it.” Robert Gonzales insulation manager “A tobacco shop, so I don’t […]
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Get me to the airport on time
How flying the friendly skies meant one wild ride
I hate airports. I loathe them not because of the long lines for tickets, security screening, and check-in. Nor do I hate them for the noise, solicitors, or over-priced food and coffee at packed eateries. I abhor airports for one simple reason: I am virtually always “The Ride.” Those of you who have been “The […]
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What are you having for dinner tonight?
George Schovic software analyst “I am having vegetables, chicken patty, and a big salad, for a low-fat, low-sodium diet.” Debbie Driggs caregiver “Maybe tri-tip, because the family just loves it.” Katie Graham RTV “Probably something with zucchini since I have a lot of it in my garden.” Steff Caral student “Probably take-out, because of a […]
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Don’t infringe on Muslim American rights
Arroyo Grande
Fundamentalist, hate-filled Christians are rabble-rousing Americans against all Muslims. I hope no one will fall for this abominable un-American garbage against free choice of religion. Although no records were kept on what religions the victims of 9/11 were, it is estimated between 200 and 300 innocent Muslims were victims of that horrendous attack. To not […]
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Wake up, people, to these GOP drunken pirates
San Luis Obispo
Sam Blakeslee, the local boy, wants to cut services to the needy in California. Sam and the rest of his republican ilk across the country represent the Greedy Old Party, and the only constituents they care about are the insurance companies, mega-corporations, and the top three percent of income recipients in the nation who don’t […]
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Where there is smoke, there may be freedom
Los Osos
If safety is the biggest community concern in Nipomo, then the eradication of Mexican cartel marijuana should be on the top of the list. Regulating a cooperative of local growers defies organized crime and puts the money back in the pockets of our community. It takes forward-thinking vision, the ability to see through narrow-minded anti-marijuana […]
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What’s your least favorite back-to-school memory?
Chris Avila salesman “Eating on campus. When I was in school, the food wasn’t good at all.” Chris Cavazos plumber “Every first day of school, all of the fights with my mom about laundry, shoes, food, and so on.” Garrett Rice youth minister “It was the first day of school at Pioneer Valley High School. […]
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Art must not flinch
Turn your back on insanity by aligning yourself with the natural order
We live in an insane world. There really is no other way to describe it. And it is we human beings who are responsible. For we humans invented insanity. There is no insanity in nature. Although we, as humans, are a part of nature, we do not embrace what nature does. As a whole, we […]
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If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
Robert Potter retired engineer “To another planet sometime in the future, like Mars or Neptune.” Fred Perry owner, operator, and truck driver “Cowboy and Indian days—for one, there were a lot less people, and it was better than today.” Brooke Leigh Sheldon consultant/public speaker “Out in space 800 years from now.” Lisa Crowe preschool teacher […]
