If one believes in a philosophy or frame of mind there are times when that philosophy will be tested. Although the experiences in the sometimes cold and cruel outside world can make us doubt our personal beliefs, we must always try to stay true to ourselves. Recently I have been through some medical issues, which […]

Most of us remember from our High School English classes what an “oxymoron” is. According to our English grammar, an oxymoron is “a figure of speech in which seemingly contradictory terms appear side by side”. If one would browse the internet, they would find over 100 examples of oxymorons. Allow me to list a few […]

“The Way I See It” is an attempt by the guest columnist to enlighten readers on a subject, as he views it, and does not necessarily reflect the views of this publication. Obama Deportation Lawsuit Most of us know that Barack Hussein Obama’s father was not a US citizen and never became one. In fact, […]

There I was at the library in Victoria working on a particular project; things weren’t going well and my frustration was beginning to get the best of me. At moments like these stepping away from the project is usually the best answer. Ten minutes later I found myself exploring the O’Connor Room. This room holds […]

Even An Island Recluse Enjoys Close Friends Greetings from the island everyone. Hope all of you are doing well and enjoyed a nice Labor Day weekend with family and friends. The threat of rain in the forecast kept some of the weekend islanders away, but there were still quite a few out to enjoy the […]