The Lost Art of Spelling
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 »
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Let’s shut down 2018
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 »
Look me in the eyes
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 »
The unsung angels among us
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 »
Like “The Fonz,” I was wrong
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 »
Remembering Everett Fairchild
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 »
