Category Archives: Viewpoint

VIEWPOINT: Pastor Kenneth Davis Says This Is a Time for Rest–and Redirection 

A man had been driving all night across the country and by morning was still far from his destination. So he decided to stop at the next city he came to, park somewhere quiet so he could get an hour … Continue reading

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Living Through Our Own “Groundhog Day” Sequel

By BOB VICKREY Special to Circling the News  We have suddenly found ourselves caught in a time-loop and are now unwittingly living the same day over-and-over again, just like poor Bill Murray did in the movie “Groundhog Day.” While practicing … Continue reading

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Viewpoint–Mother and Daughter Exchange Optimistic Emails about the Coronavirus and Their Daily Lives

(Editor’s note. Circling the News received some sage advice about coping with the coronavirus shutdown from Palisadian Laura Revness and her 25-year-old daughter Chloe.) Chloe, a computer engineer, had sent the following email to her friends and her mom: “Right … Continue reading

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VIEWPOINT: Let’s Redefine What Is “Essential”

“Step it up and shut it down,” said L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti in a coronavirus press conference yesterday (Tuesday). “Or we will shut it down.” He was speaking about the nonessential businesses in Los Angeles. Governor Gavin Newsom also chimed in, … Continue reading

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“Social Isolation/Safer at Home” Activity Suggestions during This Covid-19 Crisis:

If you were not among the people gallivanting on the beach this past weekend or pushing by people on the Temescal Canyon trail to reach the waterfall, I believe you have been diligently working on a “Safer at Home” to-do … Continue reading

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VIEWPOINT: When It Comes to Local Issues, Each Resident Has the Power to Make a Difference

By SUE PASCOE Editor – Circling the News People like to rage about the current presidential administration. I say save some of your rage and apply it to local issues, where one’s voice might be more effective. I am the … Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Out of Work, Again

New Beginnings: New Jobs After working at the Palisades News for about four and half years (and the Palisadian-Post eight years before that), I have been touched and feel deeply supported by the number of people in the community that … Continue reading

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