Author Archives: David

“The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” – Frederick Douglass If you and I oppose tyrannical acts – have we reached the limits of our endurance with U.S. Spying on us? Chief executive … Continue reading →

(c) Copyright 2013 David Dilworth Three heart-wrenching tragedies in the past week showed three wildly different responses that are intensely revealing of our culture. (It would be inaccurate to described ours as a “civilization.”) Commentary: Let me point out some … Continue reading →

Have you been around Monterey long enough to remember the groundbreaking Sancho Panza Bohemian coffee house or Gallatin’s elegant dining ? The genius behind Sancho Panza, and the grace at Gallatin’s was my friend David Walton who died in China … Continue reading →

This morning a group of dedicated Pacific Grove citizens turned in more than 1,300 signatures of registered Pacific Grove voters to put on the ballot whether to void an illegal pension increase gift to city employees in 2002. “I’m disappointed … Continue reading →

It took the Sierra Club some 8 years to catch on to County Supervisor Dave Potter’s systematic Eco-Fraud. How much longer before everyone catches on to Bill Kampe’s harmful intent and acts? Kampe’s bad acts are now affecting our greater … Continue reading →

Found this terrific old film of a fun song “Cow Cow Boogie.”

This is an article about a debate on Logical Fallacies. On one side is me, describing my Analysis of more than two dozen logical fallacies found in a blog article by Michael Eisen defending Genetically Modified food. On the other side is … Continue reading →

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 →

Drumbeats normally make me smile. They’re an inducement to dance; drumming inspires friendship. There’s a marvelous drum class in my community that inspires thousands when they play in public like last New Years eve. Smiles as far as you can … 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 →

 David Dilworth’s Take-it or Leave-it November 2012  No. NO. NO ! There’s a lot of “Bad” up for a vote this season. Perhaps the local area with the most to lose is Pacific Grove. * Choose badly and it will … 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 →

Carmel lost a great character this morning. Priscilla Nesbitt passed away quietly after leading a life of vibrant curiosity and deeply held passion for trees and wildlife, for caring people and knowledge. You get an insight into Priscilla’s spirit with … Continue reading →

Pacific Grove newspaper Cedar Street Times’ Publisher Marge Jameson Censors all letters from a reasonable middle of the road citizen. Sends him two emails refusing to publish any of his letters to the editor. Growing up here, I blindly trusted … Continue reading →

A Giant Snowball has finally left the Building and is gathering speed. (c) Copyright 2012 David Dilworth Last evening Pacific Grove’s City Council unanimously took a strong step forward to correcting a great wrong — which is currently costing the … Continue reading →

(c) Copyright 2012-2025 David Dilworth This is an article about an Analysis(1) of a web article written by  genetic researcher Michael Eisen (“The anti-GMO campaign’s dangerous war on science”). Eisen’s hypocrisy drenched assault on — Informed Consent, Food Safety proponents, … 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 new and useful words and terms I’ve created out of my seemingly inexhaustible mental bookcase of ideas (out of thin air). While another stunningly creative person may have used one of these words or terms previously to … Continue reading →