Initial Thoughts: Today isn’t tomorrow …
Well, now that you have dug out of the first snowfall of the season, let’s take some time to reflect on last week and...
Initial Thoughts: Election forum Thursday …
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) election forum is tonight at 5:30 p.m. It will be in the conference room at the Idyllwild Nature...
Initial Thoughts: The election, accessible paths and anonymous damage …
Tuesday, June 5, is the state primary and several local races will be determined then rather than in the November general election.
For the past...
Initial Thoughts: Listen to the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come …
Well, we’re approaching the end of 2012 and the beginning of a new year — 2013. As I mentioned last week, that’s just fodder for journalists to write comparisons.
Initial Thoughts: Make a New Year’s resolution — make a phone call …
Since I began writing this column, I’ve been encouraging you to get involved in our community. It’s good for you and clearly good for...
Initial thoughts: Before legislators “Man up,” try the truth first …
I try to refrain from speaking out on national political issues. I generate enough controversy when I address local subjects.
Initial Thoughts: Budgets & spending …
Editor’s note: I apologize for offering you a second column this week. But this is the result of receiving no letters from you this...
Initial Thoughts: Registration: to vote, first register …
It’s 28 days, less than a month, until Election Day, Nov. 6. The polls in California open at 7 a.m. and close at 8...
Initial Thoughts: Happy endings not on horizon of local dramas …
When you read this column, Idyllwild Fire’s May 14 meeting will already have occurred. Nevertheless, one of the agenda items merits some discussion and...
Initial Thoughts: Sunshine week …
With the return of Daylight Saving Time, I want to highlight the value of Sunshine Week, which begins Sunday, March 10, and continues through...