Much hullabaloo followed the decree at the start of this school year that solid red or blue clothing would no longer be allowed on the public middle school and high school campuses. A common complaint: “Why can’t my child wear her favorite colors?” And a... Continue
Editorials
Medium or large? Beef or chicken? Coke or Pepsi? Porsche or Benz? Okay, we admit that none of us on the Editorial Board confronts that last one, but the fact is that everyone has to make choices constantly. Most are small ones, probably of little... Continue
Okay, the line forms behind us to sign up for 30% growth. Of course, that’s not available to those who might want to pad that nest egg, or to gamble with the rent money. Instead, that’s how much more was raised over Labor Day at... Continue
Was it really a surprise to anyone in town, that elections were happening this fall for Sonoma City Council? Certainly, there’s been plenty of coverage in the Sun, as well as on the community radio station KSVY 91.3 FM, whose Morning Show host is council... Continue
Aren’t these Olympic Games exciting? They surely are, but can we talk about two unsettling aspects? The first is the constant “medal count” comparisons, one nation against another. Yes, the individual athletes, as well as the athletes in swimming relays or rowing “eights,” are proud... Continue
Now, there’s a phrase with mixed emotions! It brings back warm memories for us. We remember the great anticipation, the new clothes, and the fresh school supplies .... Okay, we also remember the trepidation, about the new teachers, the new kids, and the new challenges.... Continue
A modern phrasing for the Christian creed? A New Age mantra, perhaps, or a Hannah Montana song title? We wouldn’t have guessed, but it’s the slogan on Coca-Cola cans! Yes, the world’s largest purveyor of sweetened, carbonated water is now promoting how we can all... Continue
The recent decision by the California Supreme Court to recognize marriage between two persons of the same sex has been much in the news, and readers know we aren’t afraid to tackle controversial topics. This is such a one. Let’s start with a definition upon... Continue
Actually, we’re GIVING the idea away – right now, right here. Read on ... We Americans tend to think that our meat comes from glass cases at the market. But it doesn’t, really. It comes from animals, who were alive for a while and then... Continue
What better sign of the end of the world than fire? We saw burning skies in Francis Ford Coppola’s famous movie, and we read about them in the Revelation of John in the Bible. We couldn’t help but think of those references these past few... Continue