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Read the Personals FARM CO-OP will allow you to grow your own fruits and vegetables on your own plot. We have several people in our communal property enjoying growing their own farm-to-table nutritious edibles.  Take advantage of our good earth.  No pot growers please! ...

Gone Fishin’ We missed him when he was gone for just a few days on one of his fishing or camping trips.  Now we’ll have to make do without him forever. Morrie Granger died suddenly on Monday, April 9.  We are left wondering how we will cope without his daily visits with Rocky,...

The Waiting Game J.P. Morgan, when asked what the stock market would do, gave a very accurate prediction, “It will fluctuate.” Despite endless showers of advice and tips, that remains the wisest forecast today. The only differences now are widespread participation that has...

Make America Great By Ensuring Access to Health Care   The story of my American Dream began later in life. I spent many years in Ohio working for a major airline. Like many companies hard hit by the recession, my unit was closed and my co-workers and I laid off. I accepted a...

Well Done, Good Reverend           When the county first paved a single-lane road down Laguna Canyon in 1915, life picked up in the art colony.  Laguna Presbyterian was founded two years later.  Today’s senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jerry Tankersley, has served nearly half the time...

Winners and Losers Judge David Carter’s promise of 30 nights in a motel and a caseworker rings hollow, like the old promise of 40 acres and a mule. It isn’t going to change a thing. Look at the response to the actions to help the homeless prompted by his efforts. The County of...

Fear Vs. Evidence, Growth Vs. Value As Mark Twain said about the weather in New England, if you don’t like the stock market now, just wait a few minutes. After zigzagging during the first quarter only to end almost flat, the stock market first plunged on Wednesday as China...

Bluebird Farm invites the community to visit during a free open house at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. Peruse the Bluebird Canyon Drive farm, meet your neighbors, enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and hear about farm programs. Parking is available on Rancho Laguna Road.    ...

Fork in the Road I read Indy’s, “Pedestrian Plaza Moves Ahead” before my morning cup of coffee.  Big mistake. I was totally confused. I had a cup of coffee. I reread the article.  I was still totally confused. I had a second cup of coffee. I reread the article.  I was totally...

  Read the Personals MOBILE-MART  My truck is loaded with good merchandise. I come to your neighborhood, you tell your neighbors about our sale. We have clothes, shoes, pots, pans some fresh groceries, entertainment CDs, stuff [email protected] prices.  #BuyFromMyTruck GIFTED...

Bo Brackett, a former longtime resident of Laguna Beach, passed away in March 2018 in Encinitas, California. He was 77. Bo was born in Richmond, Va., in December 1940 and moved to Los Angeles in 1948 when his father, Deke, accepted an assistant position coaching football at UCLA....

One Step At a Time Goal setting is a staple of motivational success techniques. Come up with your five top goals. Be specific. Are they realistic? Have you set out a time-line for when you will achieve these goals? See yourself in possession of these outcomes. Plan the work. Work...

Underground Rainwater, Not Utility Poles Around this time last year, we were awash in wildflowers. Remember those carpets of yellow mustard and sunflowers, those blankets of purple lupine, bluebells, thistle, blue dicks, and pink prickly pears; the orange dodders, poppies,...

Perfect Plaza on Wrong Street On Tuesday evening, last week, I was ensconced in the snooze fest at the Laguna Beach Council Chambers. I quickly realized why I could never be a politician. I feel I am a successful businessman because I make things happen, get things done. Not...