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Tony was asked to write for the Daily Republic Newspaper, and below is a collection of his published works.  Tony has a love for words, reading, writing, and the joy that it brings.  It is his hope that these writings will inspire, encourage, educate, and entertain.  Enjoy!

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Affairs Of The Heart


A Leprechauns’ Laser Light Of Life

An Anesthetized Life Isn't Worth Living

Another Fishing Yarn

Femalian, Femish and Femeese

Fit To Be Tied…In Knotts

I'll Be Seeing You, Veterans

Imagination, the Fuel and Fertilizer of Our Future

Talking Grocery Carts

Taneka's Song

The Amazing “FLYING RYANONI”

The Dash (To Costco)

The Perpendicular Pronoun

Weeping For Justice In Dollar Tree Case

Yesterday When I Was Young


The Arts


Antsy Americana

Arts Gone Wild Was An Ode To Joy

Arts Grant Program is a Shining Jewel in Fairfield's Crown

Bat Boy Review

Can We Talk?

Charlie Brown Review

Chatterbox Review

Dead Man Walking Review

Dialogue Brings Richer Experience To Fans

Escape From Happiness Review

Fairfield Arts Are A Jewel In Fairfield's Crown

FCCA Is A Magnet In The Rust

Fiddler on the Roof Review

It's All In The Follow Through

Partnership Is Essential For A Successful Prop 49 Grant Proposal

Resistance Review

School’s In Session In “Greater Tuna!”

Searching For Help With FCCA Site

Shadow Box Review

Sing Me A Song Solano

So, What’s Your Nationality?

Studies Show Investing In The Arts Pays Off

Support Arts Consortium

Support Solano Arts

The Arts Are For All

The House of Ramon Iglesia Review

There’s Music In Fine Chrystal

The Value of Live Theatre

Underpants Review


Christmas


A Christmas Wish To Give Oneself

The Greatest Gift Is Not Just For Christmas


Crime & Civic Responsibility



After School Mountaineering

Dirty Harry with a Heart and Head

Support Crime Proposal


Education


Row, Row, Row Your Boat


Energy


Energy Series #1

Energy Series #2

Energy Series #3

Energy Series #4

Energy Series #5

Energy Series #6

Energy Series #7


Leadership


Follow The Leader

Leaders, Learning and Lighthouses

Learning the Lesson of the Panda

The Message In Charlottes Web

The Power of We

The Quality Of Mercy


Life Lessons


Believing In the Unbelievable Is Miraculous In Itself

Don't Try To Hide Peanuts From Elephants

This Is A Role Model: Don't Be Like Me


Literacy


Defining Heroism

Let's Smarten Up America

Support Tools For Literacy For Children


Local Politics


Are More Than Terrorists On Trial?

CalPERS

City Council Wears Boy Scout Khakis

City's Budget Cuts Need Another Look

Councilmen Should Write Theme Songs

C.S.I. Fairfield

Elected Officials Service Is Bonus Enough

Fairfield Is Hemorrhaging- Community Disinterest Is Not a Tourniquet

Global Cooling Hits Fairfield City Council

Kardos, Take The High Road

Keep A Close Eye On New Council

It's Time For Fairfield To Get Buff

No Confidence

Oh, Paddy, We Hardly Knew Ye

Recent Kardos Column Is A Shipwreck Of Reasoning

Road to Teamwork Is Not Necessarily Paved With Footprints

School Board President Falati Filets A Batson Burger

Some Thoughts on Leadership in Fairfield

Tea Parties and Stinking Thinking

The Other “F” Word

Time for Skunk Works

Walk Tall And Carry A Big Stick

We All Must Help Corral Jackass Behavior


National Politics


Addressing the State of the President

After The Party Is Over

America, Beautiful Or Ugly Adolescent?

America Should Stop Apologizing and Lead

A Mouse In The House On Health Care

A Wimpy Deferred Payment Plan

Beware Lame Ducks

“Buck Up”, Mr. Obama, On Health Care

Cairo Speech Can't Eradicate Mistrust

Calling All Mr. Smiths To Washington

Can Politicians Be Professional?

Congressional Recess And A Call To Arms

Does “That” America Remain?

Father Knew Best

Gee, Mr. Wilson, Did Obama Lie?

Global Warming; Cooler Heads Must Prevail

It’s Three A.M., Answer The Phone

Liberty Or Lard?

Mick Jagger On Health Care

Mr. Obama, Bow Down-Pick Up The Standard

Multiculturalism: It’s All Greek To Me

Narcissus Blooms Well In The White House

Nine Months To November

Peek A Boo, Who’ll Nuke Who?

Perseverance: a Means and an Ends

Prescription For Change: Take 2 Bureaucrats And Call Me While You’re Mourning

Recovery Through Spending Is A Mirage

Safety Versus Freedom: Look To Memorial Day

Stimulus Package: The Hand You Want Out Is The One Urging Caution And Care

Stinking Thinking: Part I

Stinking Thinking: Part II

Stinking Thinking: Part III

Stinking Thinking: Part IV

Stinking Thinking: Part V

Stop The Obamanation

Strangers In Our Midst

Tell Congress No Deal On New Deal

The Apple Of The Adams’ Eyes

The Constitution Hit-And-Run - By Fiat

The Tea is Not Free

The U.S S.O.S: A Name Or A Message

Treasure in the Tucson Tragedy

VAT’s The Matter?

We Are At Risk Of Bleeding Our Heritage Through Deficit Spending

What Must We Conserve

What Would Lincoln Do?


Religion


Kneel Down and Raise up America

Will the Real ‘Constitutional American God’ Stand Up?


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