Author: John Spevak

The Christmas season is filled with messages of good cheer. Many people are wrapping and opening presents, many families are gathering, and outdoor lights are brightening many homes. This season is a time of joy and hope. The...

“Are we smarter or dumber?” A friend of mine asked me that recently and prompted me to explore that dilemmatic question. My friend was referring to the technology that labels itself smart: smart cell phones, smart TVs, smart...

Receiving kindness from strangers is a special grace. I realized this last month in the San Diego Airport when a young man named Ryan went out of his way to show kindness to me, whom he had never met before. Let me provide some...

The Westside Express has just become younger. The newspaper is losing a venerable senior citizen from its team but gaining a bright young woman with talent and enthusiasm. Last Friday was the last day the veteran...