Well, I guess I don’t need to tell you that I had a birthday bash that can’t be beat, back on Saturday, July 18 at Lake Gregory’s north shore patio. It was a whopper, that’s for sure, with some 200 invited guests, a catered dinner and a live band for those who...

Before we get started today, I would like to apologize to my dear friend Dr. Paul. Doc is a permanent fixture in the Lake Arrowhead communities who enjoys reading our paper, especially my wacky-doodle musings. I apparently rattled the good doctor’s cage by not having...

Well, we survived all the Fourth of July fireworks extravaganzas without burning down the mountain, so now it’s time to get on with the rest of summer in sunny Southern California. No matter whether you reside at the beach, the inland valleys or in the mountains,...

Have you noticed how cheap gasoline is, of late? Perhaps I will re-word that one. Gas isn’t exactly cheap. (That’s right, but I am, cheap that is). I must say, six or seven bucks a gallon surely ain’t cheap. However, I’ve seen at least one gas station in Crestline...

I find it annoying when TV networks advertise products I’m not interested in, such as to lower your life insurance costs. Like this dude named Johnathan who advertises every 10 minutes promoting life insurance for only $9.95 a month. A man says, “I’m over 50, what’s...

Last Saturday’s July 4th fireworks extravaganza in the sky, above Lake Gregory, marked the 57th anniversary of the first manned moon landing. I remember it like it was yesterday. Ground control to Major Tom. Commencing countdown, engines on. Check ignition and may...