Well, it’s official, I’ve graduated, bringing my long academic career to a close, at least for now.  And as it happens, thinking of endings brings me all the way back to thinking about the beginning.  And - Read more

Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 1, 2010 It’s a mad dash to finish the people’s business before the 2009-10 fiscal year ends.  Davis City Council and the Yolo County Board of Supervisors meet this week and - Read more

Apparently weekdays and weekends still happen in the summer!  Who knew?!  Apologies, People of the Republic, for last week my duties seemed to get lost in all the packing-up and moving-out I’ve been doing - Read more

I am experiencing one of those rare times in life when I am completely out of control.  And I mean that literally. My Mom has only a few weeks left with me in this world.  And this is truly one of those times - Read more

…this is an opinion piece written by an opinionated person with a variety of opinions.  If you don’t like them, feel free to let me know, but I reserve the right to know what’s what. …if - Read more

Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25, 2010 Summer Solstice is upon us; Monday has the most daylight of year.  Though summer is in full swing, your government representatives continue working on your behalf. Davis - Read more

This post is the fourth in a series on contemporary popular literature. So I know you’ve all noticed the massive trend towards making huge powerhouse movie sequel machines lately.  And what better way to go - Read more

A week ago Tuesday, Davisites went to the polls in record low numbers to cast their ballots for City Council, many uncontested County races, a couple of local measures, primary battles for State offices and the - Read more

Monday, June 14 – Friday, June 18, 2010 Summer is almost officially here, but school is out and the streets grow quieter by the day as UC Davis students take flight for the comforts/challenges of their family - Read more

The past few graduation ceremonies that I have witnessed have featured large classes.  I’ve sat through two of my high school’s commencements (featuring classes that run about 700 happy graduates a pop) and - Read more