Historically Speaking: The court martial of an aviation visionary

Tom Morrow • October 15, 2022

Aviation pioneer Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell correctly predicted what lay ahead in 20th Century warfare, but at great personal cost. His vision into the future cost him a career in the Army Air Corps.

Historically Speaking: When Mr. Dow met Mr. Jones

Tom Morrow • September 29, 2022

Whether you’re a small investor or a company CEO, or neither, monitoring the daily Dow Jones Industrial Average is your way of keeping tabs on the pulse of the nation’s business health, and that’s certainly everyone’s business.

Education Matters: Parent group researched by teachers union

Marsha Sutton • September 17, 2022

Recently uncovered emails reveal that the California Teachers Association engaged in research, some have called it spying, on the local bipartisan Parent Association group.

Historically Speaking: A historical assessment of 14 presidents

Tom Morrow • September 17, 2022

During the last half of the 20th century and through much of what has passed thus far in this century, there often has been less than stellar performances on the part of U.S. presidents. These are my personal subjective assessments, not from a political, but from a “historical,” point of view.

Preserved Home: Squash is a summer staple full of potential

Laura Woolfrey Macklem • August 21, 2022

This summer, as you gaze at countertops full of produce, be creative with your harvest and don’t squash the opportunity to enjoy it all year long.

Historically Speaking: The man who would be Bond

Tom Morrow • August 21, 2022

The British spy hero James Bond was created by a former Royal Navy intelligence officer. The fictitious Bond was the hero character of Ian Fleming, who was a planner and coordinator of clandestine operations during World War II.

Education Matters: The deafening sound of crickets

Marsha Sutton • August 12, 2022

It’s not easy for the public to understand what’s really going on with the the San Dieguito Union High School District redistricting map when the major players won’t talk about it. All we have to go on are a few facts, as minimal as they may be, and educated speculation.

Historically Speaking: The ‘Golden Age’ depends upon your age

Tom Morrow • July 14, 2022

We often hear the phrase “that was back in the ‘golden age’” (of whatever you want to discuss — television, movies, lifestyle, politics, cars). Probably the most commonly discussed “golden age” has to do with communication — and, depending upon your age, that can take in a wide variety of subjects — magazines, newspapers, television and radio.

EarthTalk: Is climate change actually good for the economy?

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss • July 14, 2022

Strangely enough, climate change does produce jobs and boost the economy as we struggle to make ourselves more resilient to its ravages.

Historically Speaking: The 10th-of-a-second nightmare in Berlin

Tom Morrow • June 21, 2022

A 10th of a second during one of history’s most dramatic moments kept him awake at night and often seemed like a lifetime to Ralph H. Metcalfe.

Education Matters: Chaos at San Dieguito school district

Marsha Sutton • June 8, 2022

The San Dieguito Union High School District board will eventually need to come to some decision over this ugly situation: reinstate Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward and incur the wrath of the Asian American community and those who believe she has done irreparable harm, or fire her and incur the wrath of the union, its supporters and foes of Trustee Michael Allman.

Historically Speaking: Some key points of 20th century U.S. history

Tom Morrow • June 1, 2022

We are more than 20 years past the 20th century. Here’s a look at each of its 10 decades for just a few of its highlights and top stories. Quite a number events are missing; nevertheless, the following are thumbnail sketches of the century. This will give you a guide to add your personal important events. Today’s “thirtysomethings” have few or no memories of history’s most dynamic and war-torn century.