Author Archives: David

“The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” – Frederick Douglass If you and I are not tyrants – have we reached the limits of our endurance? Chief executive Gary Pruitt said AP was … Continue reading →

(c) Copyright 2013 David Dilworth Three heartwrenching tragedies in the past week showed three wildly different responses that are intensely revealing of our culture. Commentary: Let me point out some notable contrasts.

Our world just lost one its finest people, and the highest quality encyclopedia of natural phenomena he put together in his mind and happily shared with all. Monterey’s Jud Vandevere passed away on Christmas leaving a legacy of dramatically more … Continue reading →

There’s a new campaign mailing advertising Potter for Supervisor with the text “Our Place, our values, our voice. . . “ The photograph is of a place that doesn’t exist – just like Potter’s “friendship with our environment.” What’s really … Continue reading →

Just 5 minutes before midnight turning into October 21, 2012 an Earthquake on the Eastern edge of the Salinas Valley gave buildings in Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula a good shake. Did you feel the earth quake shake our … Continue reading →

Tree Destruction Effort Led by Kampe and Huitt Stumps: Pacific Grove’s Newest Industry Last night, Wednesday October 17, 2012 four City Council members voted to get rid of protection for trees on all residential property that are not Monterey Cypress, … Continue reading →

Gentlemen . . . Start Your ChainSaws ! Pacific Grove has lost about half of its trees since 1986 – which is just short while ago. You might think a town with reverence for trees in its very own name … Continue reading →

Controversial Developer Nader Agha wants to turn Holmans into a 420 room hotel; a giant hotel that goes from Holmans massive front on Lighthouse Avenue to our Library – street to street / block to block – and 85 feet … Continue reading →

Here’s a few words and terms I’ve created out of my inexhaustible mental library of ideas (out of thin air). While another stunningly creative person may have used one of these words or terms previously to me, I made these … Continue reading →

Since a “Mad Cow” was found at a Hanford slaughterhouse last week – people are again raising concerns about dying from eating beef. (Hanford County shares a fence with Monterey County.) This is an overview of the science of alarming … Continue reading →

(c) Copyright 2000-2012 David Dilworth “Smart Growth” is Doublespeak and an Oxymoron Along with “Postal Service”, “Jumbo Shrimp” and “Congressional Ethics” – “Sustainable Development” is a self canceling or contradictory phrase along with its new disguise called “Smart Growth.”

Copyright 2000 David Dilworth As sudden as a meteor streak – flashing into my headlights trots a large dog with a nice smile – in the middle of my lane!

I lived in Europe for a while teaching several subjects including English and French. In my experience listening to people with languages from different cultures – the “R” is the most difficult sound to get right – in many languages. … Continue reading →

The Four Legs of Democracy (Measuring Democracy) (c) Copyright 1996-2012 David Dilworth Our Planet has no genuine governmental Democracy as of 2012. Some places, such as California, come close but we still await – the real thing. Many “leaders” want … Continue reading →