Once again I must take issue with Bill Bauer’s assessment of the Santa Monica Board of Education (“Same old school board?” page 4, Oct. 6) and his second negative reference to John Deasy (apparently, something about Deasy just doesn’t sit well with Mr.
By now, readers of this column should know I was the first person to go on the record predicting an Obama presidency back in April of 2007. When he’s elected, it’s only natural that I’ll assume the title of America’s Smartest Columnist.
Are you a flying monkey, a talking tree or a mental midget Munchkin? Take this test and see. 1. Name the parts of speech and define those that have no modifications.
Editor’s note: David Pisarra, author of “What’s the Point?” is on vacation. Everywhere today government bureaucrats and media pundits blame unwanted price movements on speculators and short-sellers.
When the Third Street Promenade was young and not the popular tourist destination that it is today, it was quick and easy to get there and park. I could pick up the newspaper at 3:55 p.
Every year, during the last week of September, people from all across America — and countries as far away as Australia — invade the small Indiana town of Fairmount for three days of dancing, races, parades and contests, all in celebration of local hero James Dean.
Nobody’s been more critical of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and it’s governing Board of Education (BOE) than me. And, for good reason.
When one of those morning “news” shows recently featured a story about people using the Internet to get medical information on the same day that the New York Times dealt with that subject, I knew that this medical surfing had become an epidemic.
At sunset, I often walk on the boardwalk by the beach. Sometimes I’m joined by my best friend, Alison McLea. She brings her dog, Stella McLea, a ridgeback mix, and I bring Oscar, my neighbor’s golden retriever.
I’ve been thinking a lot about babies. It’s not that I want to have one anytime soon. I don’t. I can’t possibly have a baby. I’m a selfish 28-year-old who will, in one month, be a selfish 29-year-old.
I wanted to get post-debate commentary the minute I woke up. I turned on the computer and learned first that Paul Newman died. This interrupted my news feed and made me think.
I’m a big fan of “how to” guides. I love it when a guide lays out steps that make sense in real world conditions. Below I offer a quick reference, or “how to guide,” for buying your first home.
