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As I Was Saying . . . 20 Aug 2013 | 12:27 pm
(Ed. note. After a long hiatus (but who's counting?) my daughter is back to blogging. Here's her post) By Taryn I've officially decided that Mindy Kaling is my hero. For those of you who don't know,...
Why the Zimmerman Verdict Is So Wrong 17 Jul 2013 | 12:02 pm
It's been a few days now since the jury rendered its verdict in the George Zimmerman case and I've given myself a chance to digest the verdict and what it says. I'm no less outraged now than I was whe...
The Mile High Club Needs to Stay Powered Down 26 Jun 2013 | 12:13 pm
When it comes to electronic gadgets and devices, I'm a little like Charlton Heston was when it came to his gun. The only way you are going to take my iPhone away from me is to, "pry it from my cold, d...
Real Estate Speak; Indy Reporter to Flee to D.C.; Mission & State Drops 18 Jun 2013 | 07:29 pm
I was recently reminded of the great lengths real estate types will go to in order to put the best spin possible on a property's shortcomings. Last week the Independent had an article on the Alma del ...
Back In Love Again 5 Jun 2013 | 12:19 pm
There is no denying it. I am a man of a certain age. And this man of a certain age has a new love in his life. It's a bicycle. Those of you who have known me for awhile are probably saying to yourselv...
Maybe It's Their Way of Encouraging People to Use the ATM? 29 May 2013 | 08:51 am
My daughter says that I'm a cynic. The other day I was talking to her and happened to mention how I thought that the routine exchange of pleasantries with those we come into contact with when carrying...
News-Press Declares Itself Union Free Zone, Teamsters May Say, Not So Fast 21 May 2013 | 12:00 pm
Sometimes the News-Press reminds me of my Swedish neighbor. You know, the one who is always "yumping the gun." On Saturday the News-Press ran a front page story reporting that a majority of its newsr...
When The Headlines Don't Tell the Real Story 15 Apr 2013 | 11:55 am
By Craig As you are undoubtedly aware, Steve Pappas, the unsuccessful candidate for 3rd District County Supervisor, lost his attempt to have the election results overturned and has paid his opponent ...
Spending Sunday With The Sound of a Familiar Voice 8 Apr 2013 | 12:20 pm
By Craig On Sunday afternoon before the gusty winds came, when the breeze was still gentle and the sun was out, I grabbed a beer and sat on my front porch. My house is only about 1,000 square feet in...
Barry and Wendy Have a Date in Court 3 Apr 2013 | 12:37 pm
By Craig In terms of attorney and client they seemed like a perfect match for each other. He is one of Santa Barbara's most powerful lawyers with a reputation for taking no prisoners when it comes to...
