Whether a voter wants Barack Obama for a second term, prudently, everyone should want to have the following conversation with our president. » Read More
For those of you who never played it, "SimCity" was a computer game created in the late 1980s that focused on building a simulated city using zoning designations, road... » Read More
Suppose your home has old, galvanized steel pipes that are starting to leak. What do you do? You re-pipe the house, of course - planning ahead to avoid a catastrophic ... » Read More
When former President Ronald Reagan said, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" he challenged the Soviet leader to remove that dirty symbol of economic repression and ... » Read More
If you can remember all the way back to grammar school, you'll also remember having run into some actual grammar. And while this column is really not all that interest... » Read More
For the painfully few politically aware in the Santa Clarita Valley, this political season of a City Council election plods along with nothing of interest to recommend... » Read More
We live in a multiple-choice world that requires a little knowledge, but not much original thought. Given four choices, we can always guess. At least we have a 25 perc... » Read More
I predict today's news will almost certainly headline a resounding victory for Mitt Romney over Newt Gingrich in the Florida Republican primaries. » Read More
Last week, I was discussing the 2012 presidential race with a colleague of mine who's a staunch conservative Republican, and he made an interesting observation: "Obama... » Read More
When Eli Manning finished off the San Francisco 49ers, the matchup for "The Big Game" was set (note: Due to licensing and copyright rules, we can't call the game by i... » Read More
Walking into the glowing Capitol on a crisp January night, the greatness of our country is palpable. No matter our differences, no matter our disagreements, no matter... » Read More
We recently marked the 39th anniversary of our nation's most controversial Supreme Court decision with the passing of Roe v. Wade. I realize the debate will rage on w... » Read More
How often do you think about your tap water? If you are like most of us in the Santa Clarita Valley, it's not often. Recent polls suggest that since California's drou... » Read More
Recently, as a result of the examination of some of our politicians' lives, the subject of redemption has become part of the national conversation. It usually goes li... » Read More
As my wife, Cathy, and I relocated to Colorado, we felt the angst of leaving our beloved adopted community. Though the pull of family took us away physically, we will... » Read More
Can you imagine a political ad promoting a candidate or campaign issue that includes "Paid for by Lennar Corp.," or an ad touting the benefits of a candidate who suppo... » Read More
You've got to hand it to Gov. Jerry Brown. He's crafted a media-friendly image as an eclectic, outside-the-box thinker and, in many ways, it's rightly deserved. But, a... » Read More
A week ago Monday, I was abruptly awakened at 4:30 a.m. by a phone call to my iPhone, which was charging on the nightstand 18 inches from my sleepy head. » Read More
Tonight, those still standing in the traveling circus that has been this Republican primary season will be forced to take a backseat to the power of the presidency. I ... » Read More
"What were you thinking? This house is a disaster - just like the Obama administration!" Thanks, Earl, I really appreciate your vote of confidence. My uncle has a very... » Read More
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