Tim Durnin: Finding Gems in an Urban Landscape
Bay Area's beauty and charm do not disappoint during weekend trip to UC Berkley
Tim Durnin: A Bully’s Acts Should Not Be Easily Dismissed
If such actions can affect us, move us and change us, in the end they have intrinsic value
Tim Durnin: The Balance Between Being Right and Surrendering
Understanding the need to fight for what is good, but impassioned by taking a stand against injustice
Tim Durnin: Rodney King and the Empty Hope of Rage
Little has changed since the L.A. riots 20 years ago, with feelings of helplessness and shame continuing to linger
Tim Durnin: Looking Forward Into Time — with Some Regret
Imagining what the world will look like for the generations to come
Tim Durnin: A Painful Separation from One of My Great Loves
I lost my good humor somewhere between the 9/11 attacks and my daughter becoming a teenager
Tim Durnin: Who Is Jesus, and When Did He Become a Republican?
He lived to save others, not in judgment of them; shouldn't we do the same?
Tim Durnin: Four Simple Steps to Enslaving a Culture
We have become slaves to a bureaucracy that has created a self-serving life of its own
Tim Durnin: Wandering Through Some Favorite Movies
Most of the films I like best aren't found on top 10 or even top 100 lists
Tim Durnin: ‘Kony’ a Lesson in Going Viral and the Shift to a New Paradigm
There will be an event that sparks dramatic change, only it won’t unfold slowly as it has in the past
Tim Durnin: Reflections on the Life and Times of My Bubba
Money was tight, but my grandmother's love was a source of lasting richness
Tim Durnin: The Beginning of Life and Equal Protection Under the Law
In the nearly 35 years since Roe v. Wade, the abortion debate has yet to resolve the most important point of contention
Tim Durnin: When People Become Things — A Dangerous Path to Travel
Reading The Hunger Games with my daughters has opened the door for conversations about important themes
Tim Durnin: Looking Back On a Year and Lessons Learned
Through the writing of a column emerges the theme of people wanting to feel connected
Tim Durnin: Where Is Our Outrage? Where Is Our Shame?
The Super Bowl and Grammys showcase some not-so-shining moments
Tim Durnin: Student, Parent Involvement at the Heart of Children’s Success
Meeting with teachers and administrators can help ensure a valuable educational experience
Tim Durnin: Know Where Your Kids Are and Who They’re With
These two key boundaries will serve children well for a lifetime
Tim Durnin: Parenting Principle No. 1: The Child Comes First — Always
Presence and love for 20-plus years is the greatest, most rewarding gift
Tim Durnin: Saying Goodbye to Some Well-Liked Neighbors
Housing crisis hits close to home, with the effects on neighborhoods both obvious and subtle
Tim Durnin: Lessons from an Inspired Christian
Dan Jiru lived with conviction, and his students, friends and others are better people simply for having known him
Tim Durnin: The Law of Anecdotal Value
Personal stories — ours and those of others — give our lives definition and meaning
Tim Durnin: ‘A Christmas Carol’ Hits Close to Home
The moral of the story should speak to us this holiday season
Tim Durnin: Father-Daughter Navigate the City of Angels
As anyone familiar with the drive knows, it's not always the smoothest of rides
Tim Durnin: A Measured Response to a Seemingly Bigoted Email
Reaching out to a reader with a strong reaction to a column about a past trip to Mexico
Tim Durnin: Cherished Christmas Decorations Aren’t Just for Show
Packed within the holiday boxes are remembrances of people and times that have long passed
Tim Durnin: Meal in Mexico Serves Up Hearty Helping of Perspective
Reflecting back on a trip to Tijuana and counting my blessings
Tim Durnin: If These Walls Could Talk, Oh, the Stories They Would Tell
Visit a school, church or even a tavern and let your imagination wild run about its history
Tim Durnin: Production of ‘The Nutcracker’ Inspires Young Dancers to Dream Big
A strong sense of community develops among the families involved
Tim Durnin: Time Spent at Beach House Inspires Inner Calm
There is value in letting the mind stop for a time and just be
Tim Durnin: Memorable Voices from the Morning Newspaper
Wit and wisdom of columnists Jack Smith and Jim Murray remind us of better times
Tim Durnin: Judicial Activism in Need of Restraint
It is in everyone’s interest to rescue the Constitution from the courts
Tim Durnin: We Need to Give Ourselves, and Others, Permission to Be Mediocre
Without the elusive goal of perfection, we can enjoy the freedom to just live in the moment
Tim Durnin: Finding Deeper Meaning in Changing Vocabulary
From weltschmerz to perspicacity, some words seem particularly relevant
Tim Durnin: The Wonders of Scientific and Technological Advances
Recent discoveries make even our wildest dreams seem possible
Tim Durnin: Life Lessons Learned from the Family Dog
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