Yearly Archives: 2018

More than a few times over the years, I’ve filled this space with “Facebook Fails” or “AutoCorrect Accidents,” a collection of unfortunate misspellings.  These word mishaps are caused by technology,… Read more »

  Many people have described 2018 as a terrible year. According to the latest polls, the only thing Americans agree on is that Americans do not agree on anything. At… Read more »

Recently, a manager who works with a chain of retail stores asked me for an honest opinion. He said one of his store’s competitors seemed to get more favorable mentions… Read more »

When most believers thank a higher power for the people in their lives, a mental list begins to form. It can include children, a spouse, parents, and siblings. The list… Read more »

One of the funniest episodes of the old TV show “Happy Days” involved super-cool Fonzie having to admit he was wrong about something. He couldn’t even say the word. “I… Read more »

Everett Fairchild has died at the age of 89.  I was very fortunate that he became a school board member at the same time I began reporting on education.  There… Read more »

Colonoscopy 2018 is behind me now (sorry) and I wanted to share the adventure with you. Due to my family history, I’m in the “every five years” category.  As you… Read more »

  I finally got to hang out with the Beach Boys, well, two of them anyway. Mike Love, who co-founded the group with his cousins Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson… Read more »

In case you haven’t noticed, the election is over.  Let me re-phrase that. THE ELECTION IS OVER! Sorry, I didn’t mean to raise my voice.  As one who both delivers… Read more »

  The lady cornered me after I spoke to her church group. “I have a question,” she said. “You’re on the news.  Maybe you know the answer.” “I’ll try,” I… Read more »