Perhaps the worst word created in history is “lawmaker” — which has come to replace the term “elected representative” in our republic. I say this because of every vote I’ve ever cast, none of them have been to put someone in a position to create more laws. God knows, I know and you know we […]
That’s because at the Business Times, we don’t endorse candidates. I prefer it that way because if you endorse someone, especially someone who’s a friend or more than an acquaintance, you’ll tend to provide more favorable coverage to said candidate — even more so if they’re elected. It’s also why you’ll never see a “vote […]
Oh, you’ve never heard about the Grand Valley Task Force? Well, please allow me to give you a couple of biased opinions about it. I’ll start with its own from Facebook: “Our mission: Finding just and equitable solutions for all by shining a light on implicit, explicit and systemic bias in our community.” Now […]
If there’s one thing I can count on to do my heart good in the midst of all the world, politics and our government throws at my life, it’s this: I live in one of the most giving, caring and loving communities on the planet. And it’s because of the people. Not, well, you know. […]
As I reminisce about how life used to be before the pandemic, February was a pretty predictable, easygoing month. At the Business Times, advertising renewals were set. Stories covered home building and exciting new ventures because we’re blessed in the Grand Valley with great weather and people. Well-attended fund-raising galas were a sure sign spring […]
There’s an old saying attributed to Groucho Marx that basically says (since no one is sure of the exact wording): “I don’t want to belong to any club that would accept me as one of its members” Oh how I wish that were true for the 546 people in Washington, D.C., who believe they — […]
It’s amazing what a difference a few years can make in parenting situations. I’m not just talking about the fact I never — or rarely, but they escape memory — had political conversations with my parents during my formidable years. But as my daughters have grown, political topics have became more and more frequent related […]
When I jotted down my notes on what to write for this last edition of the Business Times before a new year, two words appeared above all the topics — and they are myriad, more for a book than column — I wanted to address: BE POSITIVE. Given my writing style, that’s not a goal […]
As many of you know, I’m a member of the Grand Junction Lions Club. In fact, I’m second vice president — barring a coup, second in line to the throne, where I will reign supreme in less than two years. That’s Lions humor for you. We don’t take ourselves too seriously — except when we […]
Some call it common sense, although you’d be hard-pressed in today’s world to find it very common or sensible. COVID-19 has been the elixir snake oil barkers have sought to destroy individual freedom in their lust to rule over the masses. One idea has made this country great: the idea every person has the same […]