Opinion

It’s clear now – grandma knew what she was talking about

June 29, 2005

My grandma used to say, "Life goes faster when you get older." I always answered in my know-it-all voice, "Everyone's day has the same amount of minutes, grandma."

Wayne Scott, Mount Madonna and White Stag – in order

May 13, 2005

Three things surprised me in Mr. Wayne Scott's letter published

Sharing College Lessons After Midlife Re-entry

September 14, 2005

Your bags are packed and you're ready to go!

Taking Land, Building More Big Box Stores and Ignoring the Needs of Residents

September 27, 2005

Dear Editor,

2006 Far Right Voter’s Guide: When in Doubt, Vote No

October 21, 2006

It is silly season again. The mailboxes bulge with junk mail.

Turkey’s Done, Now It’s Time for Donation Tradition

November 24, 2006

This time of year is traditionally celebrated with the standard

What’s the big deal about junior high graduation?

April 9, 2004

Last June, my daughter was an eighth grader at Brownell. The

GHS leaders lay an egg

February 17, 2005

Two years ago, in an attempt to stop the trend of high

Two Very Different Sides to the Very Green Hills

April 11, 2006

Everyone in Gilroy is sick of rain, including me. I bore it

Life Lessons in Overcoming Disappointments

April 26, 2006

One of my grandmother's favorite sayings was, "Into every life, a little rain must fall." Then, she'd add with a knowing wink, "Remember Bonnie, raindrops help things grow and make us grateful for the sunshine."