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My New Year's Resolution Is Timely, Given the Los Angeles Fires Jan. 09, 2025
SAN DIEGO — Even after 35 years of writing opinions, much of the craft at the heart of this gi... Read More
Happy New Year 2025. But ... Let's Now Think What This New Year Would Look and Feel Like If Kamala Had Won Jan. 05, 2025
Donald Trump won. What a great New Year's gift! God saved America. God blessed America. But what if... Read More
New Year, Same as the Old Year Jan. 03, 2025
The Romans set January as the first month of the year. Originally, March had been the start of the n... Read More
Progress Over Perfection in the New Year Jan. 01, 2025
Dear Readers: As we step into the new year, pause to honor the journey traveled and embrace the endl... Read More
Make Anti-Racism Your New Year's Resolution Dec. 27, 2024
People take part in health challenges all the time, especially as New Year's resolutions. We count o... Read More
My Ancient Roman New Year's Resolution Dec. 21, 2024
There's a quote on my desktop from the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius that I'm making... Read More
Who Cares What the Calendar Says? Happy New Year! Sep. 04, 2024
We don't need to wait for January. I say a new year has just started. The sweltering days of summer ... Read More
Resolving to Better Understand the Act of Eating Jan. 12, 2024
Around this time of the year, many people are settling in on their New Year's resolutions. Lots of f... Read More
Can Awe Moments and Other Small Actions Bring Joy in 2024? Jan. 05, 2024
If you've had a tough 2023 (and it sure looks like lots of folks have), it might be hard to turn the... Read More
8 Ways to Jump-start the New Year Jan. 04, 2024
Feeling a little sluggish? Well, perk up, my frugal friend! Here are eight ways to get a jump on 202... Read More
What Ordinary Americans Want Jan. 04, 2024
The leisurely pace of the new year gives birth to reflection. We celebrate the new year, but from ti... Read More
John Lennon vs. John Adams and George Washington Jan. 03, 2024
A few minutes before the ball came down on Times Square on New Year's Eve, Paul Anka sang a song tha... Read More
A 2024 Wish List: Sanity at Home and Stability Abroad Dec. 29, 2023
The calendar turns to 2024, and the world under President Joe Biden's watch is burning. The United ... Read More
Choosing that 'Good Part' in 2024 Dec. 29, 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, one of the things that I improved this year was my time management. I was ... Read More
Office Pool 2025 Dec. 28, 2023
1. In January 2025, Donald Trump will be a. In federal prison. b. Preparing to be inaugurated as Pre... Read More
Looking Backward, Looking Forward, Is There a Difference? Dec. 28, 2023
Looking backward over 2023 and looking forward to 2024 recalls ancient wisdom. Ecclesiastes: "What h... Read More
What Makes a New Year's Resolution? Misery, Apparently Dec. 23, 2023
The new year approaches, and I've been pondering resolutions. Here's where I am so far: 1. Drink mor... Read More
The Travel Outlook for 2024 Dec. 09, 2023
By Victor Block If you're thinking of taking time off next year to explore a place close to home, yo... Read More
Dry January Leaves Behind Sobering Thoughts Jan. 27, 2023
For those of you who have successfully navigated Dry January without a slip up, your liver, heart an... Read More
No Diets, No Dry January, No Stress: Gentle January Is Here Jan. 14, 2023
Welcome, fellow Type Bs, to the dark side. We find ourselves smack in the middle of hyperactivity he... Read More
