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Recently one of my Facebook friends, Irene, a woman I graduated with from high school, posted her frustration that one of her friends continually attempts to change Irene’s mind about her political leanings. Troubled by these ongoing efforts, Irene wisely remarked she’d rather concentrate on the reasons she and her friend like one another – rather than focusing on issues where they don’t always agree.

It can sometimes take a tragedy to reveal a truth.

Tuesday is the 11th anniversary of 9/11. And three months later, we will mark the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The two worst attacks on American soil each resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and led the nation to war. Still, given the passage of time, Dec. 7 will be noted with minimal, if any, reverence by most Americans, and, despite little more than a decade having lapsed since 9/11, already some memories are fading too fast.

Parents who are flustered over how to install a car or booster seat for kids or who want some clarification on state laws around which kids need to be in safety seats can stop by the car seat check-up on Sept. 21, in the Kmart parking lot, 491 Tres Pinos Road, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is part of Child Passenger Safety Week Sept. 16-22.

The Community Foundation for San Benito County is promoting a new initiative that will focus on the needs of local women and girls. Launched in June, pledges and donations to the Women's Fund through the end of 2012 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000.

A shorthanded Gavilan College women's volleyball team finished in a program-best fourth place at the Delta College Classic over the weekend in Stockton.