When you write a column, even for a newspaper in a small city, everybody knows what you should be writing about next, and many will gladly tell you.
Of course,
THANKS, OBAMA
It’s horrifying. I never, until very recently, thought I would say the words or even think the thought, “If Trump wins…” A year ago I assured my
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
I thought that’s what I would hear, when I attended last week’s gathering for local religious leaders’ take on “the moral issues” surrounding LV,
MEASURE LV (Land Use Voter Empowerment) -- looks like a lot of big names are lining up against it. Even men of the cloth. Why? Oh, the reasons for that
MUSIC SUCKS
Politics is inspirational, a joy, life affirming.
— no, wait a minute, I think I’ve got that backwards.
Here’s something else I’ve got backwards: too much
Music is life.
Basketball explains it.
That’s my philosophy, right there on my Facebook page. It may seem opaque, but I get it, and that’s what counts. I
THE BELLY OF THE BEAST
I girded my loins and waded in last Thursday. The natives were suspiciously friendly and plied me with croissants, and coffee which I believe was
My 5-minute run for City Council.
I got a lot of support (especially considering — per minute). Thank you all. Thank you. Thank you. If I had actually committed for, say,
I DECIDED TO RUN FOR CITY COUNCIL.
It lasted about five minutes.
It was an emotional five minutes. An angry, exhilarating, then ultimately very sad five minutes.
I've
WHY, THOSE DIRTY ... OOPS
“They're a power in Santa Monica politics. Claim to represent a large segment of our residents. Working for their benefit, they say. Have done
WHY, THOSE DIRTY … OOPS
They're a power in Santa Monica politics. Claim to represent a large segment of our residents. Working for their benefit, they say. Have done