This has been a challenging week — one for reflecting — and the reflections have been good.
Almost 19 years ago I was allowed to write a column that began as bits of advice to people who were having to deal with the justice system. As time went on I added a few of my personal views, mixing in commentary and humor about life, in general. Before I knew it the column had morphed into a potpourri of information and opinion. I always tried to make it meaningful, based in common sense, and worthy of the time it took someone to read it. For those who spent a few moments each week, exploring my thoughts, I am truly grateful.
Now the venue has changed. Still, I can’t stop writing columns — at least not yet. So I will continue to sit at this keyboard and try to form thoughts, beliefs and feelings into meaningful words and comprehensive sentences. The blog may even include a journal, of sorts. With each post I look forward to real conversation, via your comments.
To my gracious supporters and faithful readers I say a sincere and humble “thank you.” I would be remiss if I didn’t add, “God bless you all.”
The Sun-Star’s loss is the blog’s gain, and your readers will find you, wherever you go. We loved your columns, with their endless wisdom and humor, and we’ll definitely love your blog! Please keep the writings coming. They mean so much to so many.
I was happy to see additional letters to the editor in this mornings Sun Star..I am hoping there were many more that were not published..maybe even cause Mr. Tharp to have a changed heart and reverse his decision. We all know he can.. If that doesn’t happen I guess this is as good a time as any to enter the blogging world!!
Mon Ami:
Your search is over, some astute observer determined that the problem with COMMON SENSE is that its title is misleading; simply put IT’S NOT TOO COMMON..
This same keen eye also noted in his studies that mankind is void of any attribute relating to his using HORSE SENSE since it is a property peculiar to horses that KEEPS THEM FROM BETTING ON PEOPLE…
Great blog.. don’t get too comfortable I’m still here with my adz at the ready..
Sous Ami
Keep up the great blog. It would be a real loss not to hear from you.
Your column was one of the highlights of my weekend and miss it, I will. It is good to know you will continue to write and have your common sense columns available on your blog.
I was so excited to hear from a friend that you are still writing. I hated the thought of not reading your column. While I don’t always agree with your point of view (when we met professionally or your column), your articles made me think about how I felt on an issue, caused me to do further research, and were often one of the conversation topics at various get togethers with friends and families. You are wise, experienced, have a great sense of humor, and your love for writing is addictive to readers who are now writing autobiographical incidents and lessons of their own. Keep your head up and know you have lots of support in Merced.
I’m so happy you are continuing to write…I enjoyed so much reading your column in the Star. I can’t imagine what Mike was thinking…guess he just didn’t think it through…and can’t back down now. I can identify with so much of what you write…as I had a career in Social Services, share the same birth year, and of course our history of living in the country and attending Ashview Elementary School. Keep up the good work.
I finally found your blog.…keep up the good work…Merced SunStar’s loss is our gain!!!