Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant Bulbs
I read the bulb catalogs same as you do. They show oh so many bulbs that do well in the shade. As we know...
Plain Talk About Food | Baja’s Holiday Tamales
“A falta de pan, tortillas!”(“Value what you have instead of what you want!”)—A well-known Mexican saying
It was Christmas; the year was 1949 and I...
TherapyWorks | Busy Isn’t a Badge of Honor
Somewhere along the way, being busy became a measure of success. We fill our calendars, juggle responsibilities, and move from one commitment to the...
The Mountain Gardener | It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…...
I’m starting to see the beginning of fall color on some trees. It’s an exciting time of year. My friend, Kate, in Bonny Doon...
Finance | Mr. Gridlock Wins the Election!
Democrats carry the House and Senate! Socialists gain credibility. Trump faces regular investigations—maybe impeachment—and hostile legislation. He may veto Democratic legislation regularly and the...
Strictly Business | Every Great Program Has a Beginning
Hello, friends of Strictly Business:
Every great program has a beginning, and often the people who planted the first seeds are not the ones we...
Letter to the Editor | Published Nov. 2, 2026
Setting the Record Straight
A letter in last Friday's Press Banner made claims about me that readers deserve context on.
It suggested I was careless...
The Mountain Gardener | Halloween Brings Seasonal Color to the Garden
I was in Central Mexico in the highlands of Chiapas many years ago during this celebration and was able to experience this tradition and...
Plain Talk About Food | The Rising of the Great Pumpkin
“Listen! The wind is rising and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!” —Humbert Wolf
All...
Letters to the Editor | Published Oct. 30, 2026
Reber and Wimp for Scotts Valley Council
Nov. 3, 2026, will be a consequential election for Scotts Valley. Voters will elect two City Council members...
Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status
Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...
