VIEW FROM THE PIER 5.15.16
In the late 1980s Cora and I were introduced to San Clemente by our Glendale neighbors. They suggested we jointly purchase a San Clemente condo for weekend use. We liked the idea and … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE PIER with HERMAN SILLAS 3.20.16 “MONEY AND POLITICAL PARTIES”
Political parties go back as far as President George Washington. He was a Federalist Party member and advocated a strong central government. The Democratic Republican Party preferred strong local … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE PIER with HERMAN SILLAS 2.21.16 “CAMPAIGN”
The presidential primaries are here and we are reminded daily. As a political junkie I love it. My father was active in the union and had meetings in our house to change the union’s leadership. … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE PIER with HERMAN SILLAS 1.17.16 ‘ELEVATORS”
When I enter an elevator, I think of cavemen. I envision them using ropes to pull their families up to caves in the mountains free from danger. Moving people in a vertical manner advanced to such an … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE PIER with HERMAN SILLAS “END OF THE YEAR”
It is that time of year again, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This year brought us more than we expected and at a faster pace. We knew we were in trouble when the New … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE PIER WITH HERMAN SILLAS 11.01.15 “WE MOVED”
We moved! The first day two “packers” came and put our possessions into boxes, but ran out of boxes. The packers assured us the “haulers” would bring boxes the next day. The “haulers” arrived with … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE PIER with HERMAN SILLAS 11.29.15 “TEETH”
As a youth, I hated to visit the dentist. In fact I have never met anyone who said they love to visit dentists . . . or attorneys for that matter. But my teeth demand I see a dentist. That got me … [Read more...]