Opinion

As a kid growing up in post-World War II Los Angeles, the Rose Bowl was the year’s single most anticipated event. In sports, the Dodgers were still in Brooklyn, the Lakers in Minneapolis, and the Rams had only recently relocated from Cleveland.

The January cold weather is making it present know and the New Year has started off with a bange. Many people have started off with their New Year’s Resolutions. The number one New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and start off on road of being healthy. I have one tip that will help you keep your resolutions to lose weight and be healthy – balance your diet with SOUP.

Each year during the holiday season I write a reflection’s poem for the members and friends of our church. I’d like to share this year’s offering with you for our first pastor’s column of the new year.

Despite the grim economic news, the V-shaped economic recovery President Donald Trump has talked about may soon be a reality. The news that several novel coronavirus vaccines will soon be available may allow the lockdowns to end.

We are approaching the anniversary of the most horrific gun massacre in the history of the United States. This time of year, I’m overwhelmed with the memory of those little boys and girls who will never become teenagers, young adults, mothers and fathers, and grandparents who themselves cherish the little boys and girls surrounding them.