Opinion
Doug Tjapkes celebrates 45th year serving in church music programs
Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Doug Tjapkes has a big heart for men in prison especially the mentally ill inmates. He is also a talented pianist for church singing and concerts.

Girl's birthday wish comes true: help for the animal shelter
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Audrey Bowers was looking forward to her birthday this month. Her parents planned a birthday party, so she knew there would be plenty of presents from her friends.

Tattered lives, tattered bookstore
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Note from the columnist: I wrote this several years ago after a trip to visit my brother. I reread it a few days ago. It reminded me of so many who are in need in our country today.

A little bird pointed the way to the grave
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
A little bird perched on top of the cross of a tombstone in a national cemetery ended a heartaching search for a beloved wife after her husband couldn't find the tombstone.

Beach towns are all alike except where they're different
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
SAN DIEGO We walked along Harbor Drive, admiring condominiums with a view of the water. We strolled up one one-way street and down another, surveying the options for dining and shopping. We took to the boardwalk, where joggers and walkers enjoyed the nautical scenery while getting in some exercise.
