Years ago, when I was in the restaurant business, I’d regularly engage in conversations with people who shared their desire to own restaurants of their own. I must have given them an image of a contented, highly satisfied individual who enjoyed the success of owning a popular business. What …
This week marks the end of another school year for most public school students in Guam. Although many students cannot wait to begin their summ… Read more
Facebook and every other social network clearly appreciate the importance of social connections. They all have built their multibillion dollar… Read more
A couple of years ago when Til was in California helping our eldest daughter overcome a medical issue, I decided one night to head to KFC for … Read more
One day last week, I opened Deborah’s door. Read more
I just turned 78 this week. Teaching is my vocation. It was also my job for decades. I have found that you can retire from your job but never … Read more
One of the most striking facts of today's world is that young people do not seem to worry very much about nuclear war. Climate change is by fa… Read more
I recently asked a group of students in a classroom what they plan to do after high school graduation. Read more
When I was 11, I took the first plane flight I can remember. My 14-year-old sister Cindy and I flew from Atlanta to Philadelphia to visit rela… Read more
Without a doubt, the most unfair question people from far away places and cultures get asked is this: "Describe your culture." Just typing it … Read more
The end of school can be a busy time for parents and children. While students have to submit last minute assignments and projects, and prepare… Read more
I had just finished writing and designing a new team-building course, Professionalism 101. It needed a tagline, something that would be meanin… Read more
The true purpose of education is to teach students how to learn. The excellent educator empowers the student to become an autonomous learner. … Read more
As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a mother. Read more
Barbara is a prekindergarten teacher who recently graduated with a master's degree in early childhood education. Every morning, she greets all… Read more
When congressional Republicans and the Trump administration pushed for their tax cuts in 2017, they promised American workers that slashing th… Read more
It’s time to dip into the technology file and I found some very sticky research that will help us in strange and wonderful ways. Read more
In January 2017, I was visiting Saipan to take a look at some research items before the election cycle and dropped by the Northern Marianas Co… Read more
I turned 53 over the weekend and my Monday morning’s first period was filled with belated wishes that sounded like, “So did you do anything sp… Read more
Today, let's talk about one of the toughest lessons you’ll ever have to learn if you want to be successful. I’ve got four words that may ruffl… Read more
With school ending in a few weeks, many parents islandwide are beginning to search for a summer program that will offer their children a safe,… Read more
Today, our lives are filled with unbelievable opportunities to make our mark, become successful, and attain what was once thought as unattaina… Read more
This week marks 23 years since my first weekly column appeared in the Aberdeen (South Dakota) American News. Read more
Guam’s young readers need summer reading advocates and partners. Parents, caretakers, teachers, youth program workers and community leaders, p… Read more
Lou and Lyle have been married for 10 years. They have four children from ages 18 months to 10 years old. Read more
At first, it felt noble to give help to the needy. Opening the door after a knock, you see the sad face on the other side. I reach into my wal… Read more
If you’ve ever gone walking along the beach here on Guam, you’ve probably seen those masses of orange strings in some of the trees and wondere… Read more
In the last couple of weeks, the marijuana board was appointed. This group will be tasked with making some supporting rules or systems to impl… Read more
If you are like me, you are wondering where all the miserable people are. Read more
Teaching children how to manage money is one of the biggest challenges parents face. However, if you cannot teach your children the difference… Read more
Some managers talk to references for key hires only after concluding job interviews, when the list has been reduced to the final two or three … Read more
Last week, this column discussed how daily newspapers were historically structured, their different sections, the importance of newspaper opin… Read more
A new movie, “Breakthrough,” has been in island theaters since Easter. Read more
Fifty years ago, I participated in a government-sponsored event that provided the opportunity for seniors from different island high schools t… Read more
Veronica “Ronnie” Calvo is the eldest daughter of Jerry and Charo Calvo. She has three siblings: Jackie, Jake and Franny. Her mom is an excell… Read more
It’s time to dip into the geology file and since we live in the Ring of Fire, we know a little more about earthquakes here than most people. B… Read more
Most people know me on Guam because I study elections and talk a lot about our local and regional elections. The reason I research elections i… Read more
If you asked me what I thought was the grossest thing I could imagine, I would say that it would be the public marriage proposal. Now hold tha… Read more
Hiring top-notch workers in a small community is tough, and especially so in a place like Guam, so far away from large talent pools that are a… Read more
As we age, many times we tend to prefer things the way they were, rather than the way they are. I am beginning to get that way with what some … Read more
“If you take this pain away from me, I promise that from this day forward I will be a better person.” In your darkest hours, how many times ha… Read more
In recent years, the business world has embraced thankfulness. Read more
Many passive bilinguals I’ve met have expressed keen interest in becoming active CHamoru speakers. I’ve been told that my last few columns on … Read more
Does your retirement plan or investment portfolio undermine human rights in China? For millions of Americans, the answer is yes. They unwittin… Read more
While growing up, my parents and siblings and I considered the Lenten season the most sacred and contemplative days of the year. The family ru… Read more
In the last week, I attended a National Association of State Boards of Education meeting and annual legislative conference in Washington, D.C.… Read more
It’s time to dip into the space file and I thought we’d have a look at a couple of ways our surrounding environment affects our planet. We lea… Read more
After a long and frenzied week, I love nothing more than dragging myself home to deep clean the house. Call me crazy – I've heard it many time… Read more
If I told you there were three words to describe the journey to success — whatever success means to you — and that if you mastered those three… Read more
What started me thinking about my column this week was seeing the Japanese mini-submarine adjacent to the entrance of U.S. Naval Base Guam. Ea… Read more
Modern International Inc., a general contractor located in Barrigada, has been awarded an $18.6 million contract for the removal of old aprons and the construction of two new hangars on Northwest Field at Andersen Air Force Base. Read more
The college admissions process is a long journey of either success or heartbreak. Before the admission season officially closes its curtains, members of the Class of 2019 share their tales of triumph.
Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post.
The way a local public health official described it recently, she didn't expect any problems to occur when the government of Guam's funding fo… Read more
Years ago, when I was in the restaurant business, I’d regularly engage in conversations with people who shared their desire to own restaurants… Read more
The government of the Guam is like the Titanic – big, overcrowded and sinking fast. The attitude of Capt. Lou Leon Guerrero and her officers, … Read more
The Southern Braves are the kings of the Guam Masters Baseball League for the second straight season.
