Staring at the lump of flesh passed out on the couch, pressure within the magma chamber of my brain began to boil. Within seconds, my anger couldn’t be contained and an explosive stream of words erupted over my sleeping child.

Now that our local public schools have closed for the summer, it’s the appropriate time to look at what we have had and continue to have: great schools.

We may already know that, but it’s easy to be distracted by the negativity out there that diverts from what’s actually happening in the classroom.

Allow us to point out what many visitors to city council meetings already know: A double standard applies to members of the council versus members of the public.

The council usually allots members of the public two or three minutes to say their piece. Councilmembers often remind speakers to keep their comments brief and on point. Then, when it’s councilmembers’ turn to talk, all time constraints go out the window. More often than not, councilmembers tend to ramble on, leaving us to wonder why the time clock doesn’t expire on them as well.

Small cars could pose big problems

Those cute, colorful little cars I see around town that look as if half their bodies are missing are becoming too affected by their gorgeous physiques and their environmental fame.

As their drivers zoom around Los Altos’ crowded streets, they ignore some of the rules of courteous and cautious driving. I hope they do not end up in an accident.