Dr. Janet Hoult
Vote Early and Often Today!
“Vote early and often!” the old man said
As he stood and watched while nodding his head
At the young man who had just registered to vote
Who told the old man he’d be sure to take note.
David Cameron Fisher … A Mourning Mom Remembers
Your essay about your brother touched my heart and soul…..a wonderful relationship like the one you had needs to be told….thank you. This is the time of year I remember, and say "Goodbye. Again." to my son. He died in 1999 – is it already 15 years? April 27 would have been his 45th birthday. I am also reminded because this is the time of year we make the scholarship awards at my university, Cal State L.A., and there is a David Cameron Fisher scholarship given to a Biology major that we established in his memory. Some years ago I wrote a poem that I now share with the awardees each year. I thought you might like to see it.
Mediators Are the Answer, Not Rent Control
[Editor’s Note: These remarks were delivered at the City Council meeting on Monday evening.] I am here to voice my concerns about the move to disband the Culver City Landlord Tenant Mediation Board and to replace it with rent control. A former member-at-large of the LTMB and a mediator for many years with the Institute for Conflict Management and the L.A. County Bar Assn. as well as mediating while I served as Associate Vice President at Cal State L.A., my experience has shown me that mediation is ...
Suggestions on How to Fix What Ails ($) Congress
Dear Friends: I received this from a friend today, and checked it out on Snopes.com, as I usually do. I found that it really isn't "Buffet's Rule," although I wish it were and that he were leading the charge to reform Congress. However, there is so much truth in this document that I am...
Poetry for St. Patrick's Day by Culver City's Poet Laureate
Editor’s Note: Dr. Hoult, the Poet Laureate of Culver City, never allows a holiday to slip by unrewarded, especially St. Patrick’s Day.]
It Isn’t Easy Being ‘Green’
[Editor’s Note: A tribute to City Council candidate/community activist Meghan Sahli-Wells by Culver City’s favorite poetess.]
Shouldering On..!
[Editor’s Note: Following surgery on Aug. 30, the right shoulder of our favorite hometown poetess was in a sling with an abductor pillow when she created her newest gem.]
Wusses?..!
[Editor’s Note: Dr. Hoult is under going surgery today, and prayers would be appreciated.]
Aching for a Voodoo Doll
[Editor’s Note: Culver City’s major poet is facing shoulder surgery in four weeks.]
