But I Digress … Numbers don’t add up
A few months ago I lived in country with healthcare available for pretty much everyone. I also lived in a country that seemed to be opening its arms up wider and wider for people of various sexual preferences, gender identifications, religious beliefs; in which...
McCain’s shadow
There’s a saying meant to convey ultimate respect, which is, “They don’t make them like that anymore.” We use this phrase about great people, old cars, favorite pets and even songs. Today we are expressing our esteem for John S. McCain III, the war hero and U.S. Congressional leader who died last Saturday at age 81.
Ready to go?
Soon it will be time to congratulate the Class of 2017, the older teenagers who will be completing their high school careers and preparing for college, technical training, work careers, travel and entry into adulthood.
Global graduates
High school graduation ceremonies are when our young scholars get pinned down to hear lofty and last minute advice on what to do as they go forth into the adult world. Some of the guidance is more wise and sage than others. Face it,...
Note to our readers: Change is good
For almost three decades, the Windsor Times has been showing up on your doorstep and in your mailbox. We know you look forward to holding it in your hands and reading the latest news about your community.
Commentary: Rethinking the strategic plan
Though it was only a few months ago, it seems like a lifetime since the city council developed their five-year strategic plan. It was a plan based upon a reality which is no longer relevant, thanks to COVID-19. Epidemiologists suggest that an effective vaccination for COVID-19 will not be available before 2021. Economists, in turn, suggest that the national and international economies will be in a recessionary status throughout this period and beyond. Until we move through this coming period of economic and social uncertainty, we will be subject to outbreaks, spikes and continued disruption to our economy. Some businesses may never reopen and others may go through several cycles of open/close/re-open, dampening tourism. The possibility of another major fire this season is high with the consequent damage to the Healdsburg economy. The confluence of these factors will continue to have a negative impact on the two main sources of city revenues: the Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) and sales tax.
Arts & Entertainment
Local ‘rock star’ on art tour
For Alexander Valley sculptor T Barny, it’s about more than just about the stone. “It’s a way scientists or astronomers envision the universe as being infinite, but finite,” he says. “It just keeps going, keeps going, keeps going.” The concepts of art and topology animate him.
