Articles written by Mel White
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Something to be thankful for every day
I find myself struggling to write a Thanksgiving column this week, as no matter what I say, I am...
Playing tag
Some people grumble all the way to the Department of Motor Vehicles when they have to get new...
Bye bye, Benny-Mon
Plenty of good things have happened in my life, and one of the best things that's happened is...
Let's do the mammo again
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which makes this a good time to remind everyone to take...
They make a difference (and we need them to)
A couple of issues ago I wrote about a wake-up call I had in the early 1980s when I went to pick up...
It really is amazing
(Once again, especially for S. and E., with love.) TV ads say, "It's amazing what happens when you...
They make a difference (a call for good news stories)
In the early 80s I was Recreation Director for Big Sisters of Marin, which meant I planned and imple...
Shipwrecked
Here's another one of those little gems, a story called "Shipwreck" with a great message: A...
Pun times!
Some years ago I was friends and bandmates with a brother and sister team who were great punsters....
Extra butter and a diet Pepsi
I love going to the movies, but I'm not sure I could tell you what my favorite part of the...
Calm down
The other day I was feeling pretty frustrated and blue and somewhat angry about the world situation...
More than a mere coupon
From time to time I like to share funny or encouraging or inspiring pieces that I get from friends...
Thank you, dad
My father passed shortly after Father's Day in June of 2000. I miss him still, and think of him...
Carrots, eggs and coffee
Time to share another one of those little stories that shows up every now and then on my computer...
Thanks to my villagers
I had a total knee replacement in February and once again I am reminded that it takes a village to c...
Rainbow in my storm (my mom)
Mother's Day is right around the corner, which reminds me once again of how I lucked out as far as m...
Small gestures can change a life
Wonderful little stories keep coming my way and I just keep wanting to share them with you. Here's...
Goin' green (at least for a day)
As the granddaughter of Josephine Larimer, who was, coincidently, born Josephine O'Neil on March 17,...
A date with yourself
Picture this: Saturday morning, after a wild week at work, you and your sweetie shoveled snow...
Learning from my dogs
As I'm sitting here trying to write my column for this issue of The Loop, and instead fretting...
First Friday at Tehachapi Treasure Trove will be a Thank You to Dawn and Steve
First Friday in March will be a special thank you to Dawn Callahan and Steve Headrick for all that...
Love is big, love is little
In one of the movie versions of "Robin Hood," our hero is told by a friend that he will know when...
Starting over in the new year
Something about new beginnings and firsts have always delighted and fascinated me. Which is one of m...
Christmas giggles (and groans)
Just in case you need a little levity as you celebrate the Christmas holiday, here are a few Christm...
Happy holidays
As a child, thanks to my mother’s never-ending desire to learn all about other peoples and other...
