Editor’s Page By Alejandro Grattan-Dominguez THE ZIMMERMAN COMMUNIQUE—One of History’s Most Fascinating Moments— German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman In January of 1917, something occurred that might have forever damaged the relationship between the United States and Mexico. It preceded the United States’ entry into the First World War, a conflict that would go down …
The Fable Of The Complainer Who Travelled A Long Distance By Neil McKinnon Once upon a time, there was a Loud Complainer named Mortimer who, late at night, knocked on the door of a Stand-up Guy who was monikered by the designation, Al. Al knew the Loud Complainer as a griper and grumbler …
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A Little Red Button By Sandy Olson(October 13, 2019) Let’s start out with full disclosure, as they sometimes do in New York Times editorials. I got a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) a while back and am living in a residential hospice in San Francisco instead of where I would much rather be, …
The Apology (Not Plato’s) By Steve Griffin As they were preparing to leave the dinner party, he swore to his angry wife that he would never do it again. She laughed, deliberately, right in his face. “No, I really mean it this time.” “Yeah, and you really meant it last time, and the time …
Bridge By The Lake By Ken Masson Slam hands are nearly always exciting to bid and play. It would be nice if we had 12 running tricks every time we arrived at the six-level but sadly that is not the case and we have to choose the best line of play to make our …
Dear Elected Representatives: We ventilate our dwellings of many different kinds, but may not have the sense to ventilate our minds. Perhaps we fear we’d stir up something that has died— some milk of human kindness that’s buried deep inside. As kids sit scared in cages and countless forests burn, you think you’re given …
E-Harmony I’m looking for the perfect mate. I’m nice and normal, not a neurotic feller – So let’s just get enrolled, let’s have a date. I dream of meeting her, and she looks great Like Marilyn with a touch of Vampirella. She says she’s looking for the perfect mate. We’re both online, and I …
Ramblings From The Ranch By Christina Bennett Rodrigo Goes Home Sometimes people ask me how long dogs stay at The Ranch before getting adopted. Well, it depends. Rodrigo was found as a stray at The Racquet Club. The couple who found him tried to integrate him into their family, but Rodrigo couldn’t make it …
In Memory Of Sandy Olson We were saddened to hear that Sandy Olson, long-time Editor of the “Lakeside Living” column in El Ojo del Lago, passed away in San Francisco on Sunday, November 24 after a short illness. Born and raised in El Cerrito, California, Sandy found her heart in Mexico—first in Zihuatanejo …
Life Askew By Julia Galosy Candy Asses OK, you buncha sissies. Get your little girly selves in line. You there, the fat blubby one in the middle? Yeah you, you know who I´m talkin´’bout. You think this man´s army‘s gonna help you get rid of those pounds yo´ mama´s butter biscuits slapped on yo´ …
