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Did you really think that TV would ditch ads?
So, you thought by cutting the cable-TV cord you’d avoid exorbitant monthly fees and those dreaded commercial interruptions. Now, you’ve subscribed to so many streaming services that your monthly tab is higher than before, and it t... — Updated 2/7/2024
Tom Smothers was serious about politics
Tom Smothers wasn’t the first performer to weaponize comedy for political purposes, but he was perfectly suited for it. During the height of his career with brother Dick in the ’60s and ’70s he took on Lyndon Johnson over his V... — Updated 1/3/2024
Cry me an atmospheric river
It’s hard to tell what’s changing faster, the weather or words used to describe it. I’ve lived on the Central California coast for some time and have endured many winter storms that line up in the Pacific and swirl across our state... — Updated 1/11/2023
Don't throw away your mask
Five years ago, a sports injury forced me to wear a light brace on my knee. Within a few months the joint was fine, yet to this day I continue to wear a brace on both knees when on the field. I feel there is prophylactic value,... — Updated 3/9/2022
