“I don’t watch the news anymore,” the man told me. He had just been introduced to me by a mutual friend. We were having lunch and my friend said to… Read more »

About a year ago, I published a list of what political candidates say, followed by what they really mean. Like when they say, “I pledge to hold town meetings in… Read more »

Something We Can All Agree On Since politics still divides us, I’ll write about something more pleasant. A topic that sparks debate, but it rarely devolves into shouting. I’m talking… Read more »

In recent weeks, a rift has developed between the United States and Canada. The alliance between the two nations goes back almost a century. I’ve never been to Canada, nor… Read more »

If there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s opening a can of worms. Last month, I listed some of my least favorite TV news clichés, and offered readers a chance… Read more »

A sure sign of aging is when you realize that many of the things you grew up with are long gone. My list is getting longer. The transistor radio that… Read more »

I have been updating my password list. It’s the “nuclear football” of my life. Without these passwords, my life would be limited to occasional trips to the fridge and the… Read more »

As a TV news anchor, I try to avoid clichés. I grimace when I hear that “officials are tight-lipped.” In fact, I usually tighten my own lips, to no avail…. Read more »

I like to share everyday life events with you, and I tend to get cranky and write about the bad stuff too often. So I am about to lavish great… Read more »

                   Note from David Carroll: My son Chris Carroll lives and works in Washington, DC. I asked him to share his thoughts about… Read more »