“It’s time for a frank talk with readers about the Mercury News”. I could not help but notice this headline in the Sunday, September 13 edition of the Mercury News. I made an instant connection with this article, written by columnist Mike Cassidy. I appreciated Mr. Cassidy’s forthright manner in addressing the condition of the news industry in general, and the status of the Mercury News in particular. Read the rest of this entry »
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Aug 27
My grandmother passed away late last week after a short bout with pneumonia. She lived a good, long, and happy life and was surrounded by a loving family during her last hours. I was very close to my grandmother. I am fortunate that she was an important part of my life well into my adulthood. Read the rest of this entry »
Aug 11
Other than the stress associated with budget and construction, I have had a very nice summer. I started out by chaperoning a group of teenagers on a trip to San Diego to do some work for a local community-based organization. I have done this for the last 5 or 6 years and it is always one of the highlights of my summer. Our society is so quick to judge young people. However, I continue to be amazed by the teens that we take on this trip. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul 27
Welcome to the CSM President’s Blog! The primary purpose of the President’s Blog is to enhance communication among the members of the CSM “family”. I am deliberate about my use of the word family because I truly consider us a family. We are united by a common purpose and we share in the same joys and challenges.
