Yearly Archives: 2019

As anyone who’s been in the public eye can tell you, people don’t always get our names right.  I’ve been called Darrell, David Glenn, Tom, and most frequently, “that dude… Read more »

A half century ago, Glen Campbell sang of “the everyday housewife who gave up the good life for me.” On television Laura Petrie, Harriet Nelson, and the bewitching Samantha Stephens… Read more »

Bill Markham passed away in the early morning hours of Monday April 15, 2019.  His daughter Mandy posted this on Facebook: “He’s free. No more #ALS. No more pain. My very… Read more »

School principals come and go.  Some of us remember our high school principals, fondly or not, while others barely remember the person “in the office.” In most cases, our goal… Read more »

Once upon a time, the Chattanooga City Commission, as it was known pre-1990, had a big crowd for its regular weekly meetings, including many reporters.  It’s hard to believe now,… Read more »

In many elementary and middle schools, police officers have been teaching healthy living programs for decades.  The first was called Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE).  It was replaced a few… Read more »

I’ve gotten to that age where I’m going to a lot of funerals.  It makes you think, doesn’t it?  When you’re young, you think you’ll live forever.  But if you’re… Read more »

I have had many relationships in my life, but few have lasted longer than my love affair with cereal. Obviously I’m not alone. The cereal aisle has multiplied many times… Read more »

I’m sure you’ve noticed. In recent weeks, some high profile politicians have been using naughty words. At one time, I would have said they were “caught” using bad words, because… Read more »

Baseball season is here, and not a moment too soon.  After enduring a gray winter, I’m ready for some delicious, overpriced hot dogs. My love affair with the Atlanta Braves… Read more »