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Dr. Stephen Marmer is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles and is affiliated with UCLA Medical Center. Years ago, I heard him on a radio talk show discussing what leads to maturity in individuals.

I remember growing up the idea of having to complete community service to graduate high school was passed around by classmates. My Mom told me that all of the volunteer work I did at the church we attended counted, and I logged those hours and turned them into my school. When I graduated, I was honored with an award and acknowledged as the "Riverside County Golden Citizen" award. It was cool to know that all of my volunteer work meant something.

I was without so much as a step-father when my mother married Bob Kliment, a radio announcer at WCHS in Charleston. Bob was from Rochester, New York. He came from strong German stock and was a no-nonsense individual. He was mom's fifth husband, and in the beginning, he and I rarely spoke. I resented rather than disliked him from the start.

On Friday, October 4th, Neil Morrow will return to the Historic Hemet Theatre. This time, Neil will be paying tribute to "The Big O," Roy Orbison. Back in the 1950s, Orbison became known for his passionate singing style and dark, emotional ballads. He remains among the top 100 recording artists of all time.

September started with new tariffs going live. What has followed and will follow for the month of September is a rally.