Well, sure it does. Change is how we gauge progress. Let me offer an example: Years ago, our brave pioneer ancestors had to go out into the woods and cut down trees, then go back […]

At the very moment last week that many states were prideful about hometown talent winning medals in the Olympics, some of California’s youth were involved in public performances of a very different nature. The degree […]

This column has not been friendly to our current governor. That someone could capitalize on a career as a homicidal action hero in mostly forgettable films by running for public office felt in all ways […]

Attention iPhone users:  Your day has arrived.  There’s now an “app” you can integrate with and accomplish something useful.   I know that killing time with your phone in your lap is “useful” in a broad […]

Steve Stajich, Mirror Contributing Writer So what happened was… we were in the kitchen discussing the Toyota recall and that went to “Is anybody paying attention to quality these days?” and then that went to […]

Time and history reveal that we do, at certain points, jettison some of our worst habits.  For example, you might view the entire body of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to pollution as us […]

I guess at the top one has to review their level of faith in bumper stickers. You can easily argue their perennial value, since displaying an Obama bumper sticker right now indicates your continuing faith […]

Steve Stajich, Mirror Contributing Writer Consider Christmas… with its upbeat music and good tidings for all, especially children. Many responsible adults will use Christmas as an opportunity to teach children about the needs of others […]

Like a gracious house guest, when the year 2010 arrived it brought with it two enormous gifts. Both of these shiny baubles are currently on display for public viewing. Both are modern-looking and in their […]

A recent LA Times guest editorial headlined “Security or just silliness?” has the writer describing airport security measures he and his family experienced during travel in the immediate aftermath of the Christmas Day terrorist attempt. […]