Opinion

The Rejuvenation of California

Published by admin on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 2:28pm

The headline in the Orange County Register couldn’t be clearer: “California Starts Reopening Today.” The following sub-headline was somewhat less clear: “Back to limited business: Strict rules accompany easing of state orders.”

Documentary Review: ‘Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind’

Published by admin on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 2:12pm

She was a child star, giving superlative performances in Hollywood classics. No, not Shirley Temple – though she too was a screen darling.

‘The Crown’ – Season One of a Netflix Multi-Season Presentation

Published by admin on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 2:09pm

The sound of his deadly cough bounces off the tiled walls of a darkened bathroom. Clutching a handkerchief to his face, the man stares at his image in the mirror–what to do? He glances down to see his drops of blood sliding down the inside of the basin towards the drain.

Public Safety Committee Non-Existent

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 5:23pm

“… In the biggest mass public safety issue in the past 100 years, the Public Safety Committee didn’t meet or discuss the pandemic’s public safety issues through March and April even once.” – Bill Pearl

Beachcombing

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 4:49pm

A reader recently shared the thought that “If you thought toilet paper was crazy, just wait until 300 million people all want a haircut appointment!” That got me to thinking about the things that will be different three or six months from now.

Our 2020 Economic Recovery

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 4:47pm

During the first several months of this year, the United States suffered a most egregious calamity.

Theater Review: 'The Fever'

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 4:19pm

Wallace Shawn’s Obie award-winning play, “The Fever,” from 1990, seems particularly relevant in the face of this  21st century coronavirus pandemic.

Movie Review: 'Beecham House'

Published by admin on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 4:13pm

John Beecham has finally had enough of the brutal treatment of the people of India by his employers, The East India Company. The latter came to India as a trading concern, sending jewels, spices, dyes and opium back to England.

‘We’re All in This Together’

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 4:51pm

On Monday, March 9, during an evening’s briefing on the White House’s Corona Task Force by President Trump and Vice President Pence, they emphasized to the nation that the efforts under way were “not just a ‘whole government’ approach,” but rather that it’s a “whole of America’s approach.” Pence

Documentary Review: Crip Camp

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 4:19pm
In era of the Eisenhower presidency Camp Jened, aka “Crip Camp,” was founded near Woodstock, New York as a summer retreat for youngsters with disabilities ranging from polio to cerebral palsy to those with spina bifida, as well as a range of other physical distinctions. 
 

Beachcomber

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