Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about phrases like, “that takes the cake,” and “dead as a doornail,” many of you suggested some others…. Read more »

When Jim Reynolds calls the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Mocs’ first home football game of 2026, the Chicago native will mark his 47th consecutive year behind the microphone. At 71, Jim… Read more »

Two weeks ago, I asked if there are any celebrities who inspire people like Dolly Parton did. Could anyone else elicit such an outpouring of love? Today, I’ll share your… Read more »

I’m at the age where people ask me what I will do after I retire. When I tell them I have no idea, they say, “Well, you’ll have more time… Read more »

A few days ago, we all experienced one of those moments you never forget. Where was I when I heard about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? In a… Read more »

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. She had been battling illness for the past several months. 2026 was a milestone year for Dolly, marking her 80th birthday,… Read more »

I’ve met some wild, wacky people in my broadcasting career.  And then there’s Danny Brown.  Not wild and wacky, but kind, friendly, and positive. What an effective leader. Not in… Read more »

People of a certain age enjoy telling our younger friends how things were so much better when we were kids. Of course, they always have a snappy comeback or two…. Read more »

Recently, we reminisced about Tang, candy cigarettes, Sugar Babies, Bazooka and other products from our youth. That opened the floodgates. Many of you shared memories of products we rarely see… Read more »

The events of September 11, 2001, are still fresh in my mind. It’s hard to believe that today’s 30-year-olds were in kindergarten when terrorists took so many lives, and changed… Read more »