Good Natured Gardening: Where did the hummingbirds go?
For me, these “flying jewels” are fascinating to watch for their beauty, iridescent feathers, tiny...
Pomerado News Opinion
Wayne’s World: In a state of peace, tranquility and ‘La Orana’
I just came back from vacation, and I am now a new man.
Good Natured Gardening: It’s surprising how deep grief can go
On Sunday, March 2, at 11:26 p.m. my wife ed away. Rebecca was my best friend,...
Letters to the Editor
Week of May 1
Wayne’s World: An Earth-shattering revelation
Wayne Chan wonders if he had the proper response to the recent 5.2 magnitude earthquake.
Good Natured Gardening: Gardening to-dos in April
Most gardeners have been out in their gardens for several weeks already. The rest are...
Just Sayin’: The message of Easter and over
The message, brought to our memory during over, is that freedom is a core need...
Just Sayin: Is chicanery an acceptable style of governance?
Previous columns associated the word “chicanery” with the San Diego County Water Authority and the...
Wayne’s World: When enough isn’t enough
Chan describes his latest quandary.
Good Natured Gardening: How to create a magical moonlight garden
There are many different types of gardens…water gardens, butterfly gardens, herb gardens, rose gardens and...
Wayne’s World: Two doctors and two lawyers walk into a bar…
What is a reputation worth? Even if it’s not exactly true? We all want to...
Just Sayin’: Can we tame wildfires with risk management?
While perfection is virtually unreachable, the community needs to be diligent, innovative, and honest in...
Wayne’s World: When fighting over a check becomes a sport
There’s a customary ritual in my family. I don’t think we’re the only family that...
Guest Column: County will hold a special election. Poway should as well
On Jan. 14, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors faced a crucial decision: appoint...
Good Natured Gardening: Mary’s Gold in your garden
Marigolds thrive in full sun in spring, summer, and autumn. However, they are sensitive to...
Just Sayin’: Can we talk about goodness and character?
Does a person have to die before he can be recognized for what he did when...
Guest Column: Making a difference: Inside the Community Food Connection’s mission
The Community Food Connection in Poway has become a lifeline for thousands of local families...
Wayne’s World: We are so much more than hamburgers and pot roast
Chan looks at the Taste Atlas 2024/25 list of the '100 Best Cuisines in the...
Just Sayin’: Has diversity, equity & inclusion strayed from its intent?
While the professed goals of DEI bear merit, some of the results of DEI efforts...
Good Natured Gardening: So, what’s the difference?
To better understand the gardening world, it’s important to understand some key differences.
Good Natured Gardening: It’s not dirt, it’s soil
Dirt is not an ecosystem and doesn't contain nutrients or minerals, Clarence Scmidt writes.
Just Sayin’: Election 2024: The people have spoken
As the last votes get counted, it appears that several party favorites did not win...
Wayne’s World: Setting a new world’s record for grocery lifting
Wayne Chan writes about how his fridge and freezers are packed with mystery food he...
Wayne’s World: The quips and foibles of a successful marriage
For those of you who might not my last column, here’s the recap —...
Good Natured Gardening: Why leaf tips turn brown
There will come a day when your gardening labor, time, money and emotional attachment will...
Just Sayin’: Personal thoughts on the Election
San Diego has had the misfortune of having two consecutive mayors more engaged in back-alley...
Outdoors: Wildlife photographer a finalist in state contest
Brian Caldwell has become a champion in efforts to preserve the nesting habitat of grebes...
Good Natured Gardening: Put yourself to my gardening test
You know the drill…get out a piece of paper, put your name on it…
Wayne’s World: Not an ideal way to feel young again
Talking about someone collapsing to the ground probably isn’t the first thing that comes to...
Just Sayin’: Have you been propositioned?
It’s time for the loony season again. All sorts of political advocates take advantage of...
Wayne’s World: The definition of a rocky relationship
The twist in this controversy is that this isn’t a dispute between two different neighbors...
Just Sayin’: Has the San Diego strong mayor model failed?
After my six-decade career in project and business management, it is frustrating to observe the...
Good Natured Gardening: Everything you need to know about leaf curl
Curls can be cute on a person’s hair, on poodles, sheep, and, of course, on...
Wayne’s World: The secretive world of a baked bun dealer
Wayne Chan shares the strange journey his family took to find pork buns recommended by...
Just Sayin’: Are our public safety needs being met?
I had the pleasure of meeting new San Diego police Chief Scott Wahl at a...
Just Sayin’: Governing by inclusion is a lost art
I was surprised and immensely pleased by the response to my previous column about turning...
Wayne’s World: How a dim sum treat can beat a trip to the beach
This last week I had an incredible family reunion. The operative word is “family” because...
Good Natured Gardening: Can potting soil go bad?
You notice an old bag of potting soil in the corner of your garage…next to...
Our Readers Write
Happy to share news about flower show I live in Poway and when I was...
Our Readers Write
Disappointed with Hats off eventWe went to the Hats Off event this year as our...
Wayne’s World: The three words I’m not allowed to use
There’s a delicate balance that every married couple have to manage if they’re going to...
Just Sayin’: Ninety is just another step
I am celebrating a significant milestone this week — my 90th birthday. Might I use...
Good Natured Gardening: A dying plant can be saved, and here are some ways to do it
Some plants, such as a cactus, bamboo or a money tree are nearly impossible to...
Just Sayin’: How shall I trust thee? A sequel
As I expected, the response to last month’s column on taxes, fees and bonds garnered...
Wayne’s World: Learning what you’re truly missing out on
I recently learned that a father’s job is never truly done. And I’m glad it’s...
Good Natured Gardening: Here are some plants that deter mosquitoes
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls mosquitoes the “world's deadliest animal.” It's...
Just Sayin’: How might I tax thee? Let me count the ways.
Any resemblance of the headline to the famous sonnet by poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning is...
Wayne’s World: Getting from Point A to Point B with perks
It’s amazing how many things you really can’t live without until the moment you realize...
Good Natured Gardening: Cheers to fruit cocktail trees
I interrupt today’s cocktail hour to talk about…cocktails.After naming, renaming, classifying plants, and pondering the...
Our Readers Write, Issue of March 7
Abraham Lincoln's words still inspire Harvey Levine's latest column is exceedingly well written, though much...
Wayne’s World: How I developed my own AI after turning 60
What have I learned about turning 60?The surprising thing I’ve learned is that it’s mostly...
Good Natured Gardening: How to get an amaryllis to bloom after Christmas
This morning I said to myself, “Self,” (and I knew it was me, because I...
Just Sayin’: By what means shall we perish?
Is it okay if I quote something that was already quoted? Jamelle Bouie, writing for...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Feb. 8
Lessons learned from Poway Unified softball investigationI understand the trustees have to reserve specific comment...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Feb. 1
Update on 'Just Sayin' column of Jan. 18My column was not fully up to date...
Guest Column: How to help overwintering insects this winter
Winter is here. Some insects die during the winter, others stay active, and still others...
Just Sayin’: What’s fair for utility and solar pricing?
The public has been getting an earful about pricing of electricity and credits to solar...
Wayne’s World: To be a dragon or not a dragon, that is the question
I have a confession. I have been living a lie.This doesn’t come easy for me....
Our Readers Write, Issue of Jan. 11
With all the necessary improvements for Rancho Bernardo. One constant is the dog park.Why is...
Good Natured Gardening: We all need to palm down
For me, palm trees evoke thoughts of white sandy beaches, warm tropical breezes, and those...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Dec. 21
Too much softball controversy coverage? Interesting. If the intent of the Dec. 7 article re:...
Wayne’s World: The promise and reality of our vegetable garden
Picture this: A gentle climb into a rolling hillside gives way to an organic family...
Just Sayin’: A milestone and a reflection
This month marks the completion of six years that I've been writing in this space....
Good Natured Gardening: Gardening in December
‘Tis the season when Christmas appears on the horizon, and opportunities for gardening are fewer....
Just Sayin: Are bonds the best way to fund school infrastructure?
It appears that many local property owners are confused about the School Bond line item...
Wayne’s World: Beware of the unconstitutional yoga pose
“Uuuuggghh!”That’s the sound I made that got me into trouble. Specifically, it’s the sound I...
Good Natured Gardening: Save your garden leftovers
Don’t discard them.And, I’m not talking about table scraps in this case.Even though you may...
Back to School: Digital citizenship for our digital natives
In our ever-evolving digital landscape, where screens have become inextricably linked to our daily lives,...
Wayne’s World: With gratitude comes hope
I have a funny story to tell, but I can’t bring myself to tell it.I’ve...
Our Readers Write, Issue of Oct. 19
City in the Country confusionWith regards to the article announcing the new restaurant, Raising Cane's...
Just Sayin’: Who should select the city attorney?
October has started out with a bang, as far as politics is concerned. Activity in...
Good Natured Gardening: Gardenias, king of fragrances
Good King Solomon…or was it, King Wenceslas?...(doesn’t really matter, I’m making up this story anyway)...
Back to School: Why school attendance is a community concern
We hear it from families all the time: They moved here because of Poway Unified...
Just Sayin’: Today’s politics are harming us
Regardless of our political inclination, it’s clear that extremism is dominating policy making. Our feelings...
Wayne’s World: How even a picture-perfect evening can turn you into a nervous wreck
Picture this.A perfect day. My wife Maya and I spent an entire day on the...
Good Natured Gardening: The Cutting Garden – Let’s Vase It
Gone are the days when the price of a dozen roses was $7.50 (in 1960)....
Our Readers Write, Issue of Aug. 31
The canyonization of Poway Road First there are the two apartment buildings at the intersection...
Our Readers Write, issue of Aug. 17
On Aug. 7 I experienced first hand the sorry state of the U.S. Post Office...
Just Sayin’: A bridge too far
San Diego Union-Tribune columnist Michael Smolens and I have both written on the same subject...
Wayne’s World: A tall tale told at Yappy Hour
I went to an amazing Yappy Hour last night.No, that’s not a typo. I’m not...
Good Natured Gardening: How important is water quality to plants?
You’ve done everything you’re supposed to do and your plants are still underperforming. Water quality...
Just Sayin’: In SANDAG, make everyone’s voice count
In the summer of 1787, in a steaming Pennsylvania State House, the Founding Fathers huddled...
Wayne’s World: Pictures worth more than a thousand words
Here’s a quick story. It’s just a moment, but tells the story of two brothers....
Our Readers Write, Issue of July 20
Kudos to Poway Fire Department This is a brief reminder that the Poway Fire Department...
Good Natured Gardening: Potato Patato
You spell potato, Dan Quayle spells it P-O-T-A-T-O-E. Some of you may recall the Vice...
Wayne’s World: Wracked in pain and loving it
OK, I’m just going to say it — exercise is just a real pain.Wait, that’s...
Good Natured Gardening: Why bees are disappearing
Many people get apprehensive at the sight of bees, for fear of getting stung. I...
Our Readers Write, Issue of June 1
Keep an eye on Sacramento in utility talksI read through the "Chicanery in Sacramento will...
Guest Column: Customer service is alive and well in the community
The cry of "Customer service stinks these days" increasingly issues from people’s lips. It’s an...
Back to School: Pursuing ion, not perfection
I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2023 for their hard...
Wayne’s World: A welcome part of the pride
Another Mother’s Day has come and gone.It’s a day where we get to celebrate the...
Just Sayin’: Chicanery in Sacramento will impact all SDG&E customers
With so many big issues facing our governments and the public, why, one might ask,...
Guest column: Poway term limits would encourage transparency and innovative ideas
Poway residents have expressed concerns about expanded development on Poway Road, Espola Road and other...
Good Natured Gardening: Why insects matter
Wait! Don’t turn the page. This won’t be too gross or disgusting, I promise.When many...
Back to School: What does it mean to empower a world-class learner?
Prisha is the Student Board member on the Poway Unified Board of Education and graduating...
Our Readers Write, Issue of April 27
Electricity billing model is flawedHarvey Levine is correct when he states in his Just Sayin'...
Elias: Tired of declinists? Some enduring new California positives
California has taken a beating lately, with (mostly Republican) governors of other states blasting many...
Wayne’s World: The dreaded follow-up question
I’m in Taiwan right now, visiting with my family and my wife’s family.It’s been a...
Our Readers Write, Issue of April 20
Check out Poway Symphony Orchestra If you deprived yourself March 19 of an embraceable, whimsical,...
Just Sayin’: The proposed electricity billing model is deceptive and dangerous
When I first saw the news articles about a proposal to adopt a new electricity...