Guest Column
Nail Polish
It started with nail polish. The woman sitting next to me getting a manicure didn't look like she lived in Laguna. I welcomed...
The Kibitzer
Summer’s Best Arrives Out of Season
Every now and then I’m compelled to blow a big wet kiss to Laguna. Much as I try to...
Guest Column
Read The Personals
PARROT – Very talkative. Bella is 11 years old – my treasure. Moving to assisted living facility where no pets are allowed. She...
Wisdom Workout
Grace and Grit
Two of my brothers and one of my sisters, their spouses and families have all been directly impacted by the tragedy...
Pet Peeves
Burnout
I wasn’t around to read Indy’s “District Vows to Improve Attendance.” I took the day off to rest my eyes. And no, I didn’t...
Taking Stock
September Song
Stocks sold off after a three-day weekend provided investors time to mull over a possible nuclear military conflict with North Korea and threats...
Village Matters
Preservation Paralysis
After months of hearings on a revised historic preservation ordinance, the heritage committee and the design review board agreed on an approach that...
Guest column
America First
What does that mean and other thoughts on immigration, raising kids and reading.
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his...
Just for Laughs
Read The Personals
OLD GEEZER –Looking for female to share quiet times, walks on the beach, sunsets,
solitude and serenity. If you would like to sit...
Pet Peeves
Ungracious Loser
I was miffed after reading Indy’s “A Gift Accepted With Grace.” The Laguna Beach Woman’s Club selected Barbara Crane, its president for the...
Stories From The Woods
Drawing Haleakala
By Fitz Maurice
One of my favorite things about being on the quest (painting every national park in America) is the initial search for...
Taking Stock
Happy Birthday, Mr. Buffett!
I am writing this column on the 87th Birthday of Mr. Warren Buffett. With the media spending so much time babbling...
Heart Talk
Stupidity, Xenophobia, and Tragedy
Quick, name five members of the Kardashian clan. Feel free to include spouses. I bet you did pretty well. Now, list...
The Kibitzer
Love Trumps Hate
What a weekend! In case you didn’t hear, there was a protest at Main Beach. A few people showed up. Couple of...
Pet Peeves
Things Are Looking Up
Let me show readers my psychic powers. On Monday, Aug. 21 at 9:06 a.m. you were looking up. And I appreciate...