For those of us who call California our home, we’ve noted some political changes since the 21st Century arrived. Although at one time the Republican and Democratic parties vied somewhat equally for political dominance, it’s no longer a contest.
The remaining members of the Sunnyside Cemetery board of directors have made it public that unless they get some type of help they will have to padlock this historic site and walk away.
The Gods are obviously smiling down on California, as our economic fortunes seem to know no bounds. When Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his first state budget on January 10, 2019, he proposed the allocation of $80.7 billion – an all-time high – for K-12 education spending.
Peter Quilter is a playwright whose scripts are typically premised on biographical subjects, such as his “End of the Rainbow” about the sad last days of the multi-talented Judy Garland and “Glorious!,” based on the American socialite and amateur soprano, Florence Foster Jenkins.
There are rare opportunities when film-goers can see a biopic that is as accurate in its story telling as it is entertaining. Dexter Fletcher has created such a film in Rocketman. The convincing accuracy is due in part to the fact that Elton John is the executive producer and is still alive.
America’s population is aging rapidly. And that means demand for health care will explode in the coming years. By 2030, one in five Americans will be older than 65. Nearly 80 percent of those seniors will suffer from two or more chronic diseases.
