Author Archives: Matthew Arnold Stern
Saddleback and Lake Forest Little League: An Idea
An open letter to the Boards of Saddleback and Lake Forest Little Leagues: A merger? Probably was inevitable. Calling the merged league Lake Forest Little League? Not my preference, but the decision has already been made. Before you throw away the past too quickly though, here are a few things to consider — along with …
Why separation of church and state is a good thing
Dear Senator Santorum: On ABC’s “This Week,” you said, “I don’t believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute” and that President Kennedy’s 1960 campaign speech about this subject made you want to “throw up.” What you may not realize is that the establishment clause is designed to protect you …
How to give an Opening Day speech
I’ve been getting a lot of visits to my site lately from people looking for ideas on giving Opening Day speeches. Many baseball and softball leagues are starting their seasons this weekend. So, here are a few tips from my experience as a Little League president that may help.
Pinochet, historical fiction, and us
An article on io9.com advised authors of alternate history novels to bring their stories up to the present day. Author Terry Bisson advises, “If you don’t bring your alternative history up to the reader’s present, then you leave out half the fun.” I don’t believe this is necessary. The past itself offers relevant lessons for …
Your Google controversy of the day
Want to spice up your Valentine’s Day? Add some controversy! Go to Google.com and check out Google’s charming doodle for Valentine’s Day. Click the button to play and watch the doodle all the way to the end. At the last scene, the doodle shows happy couples in love. I, for one, am outraged that Google …
