Yearly Archives: 2025

Many Trump voters admit that the president is not perfect. Yes, they say, he engages in petty feuds. Is Elon Musk his favorite person, or his mortal enemy? Check back… Read more »

As America’s slowest-rising columnist, I am blessed to be in a number of fine newspapers. It is not a particularly large number, but it is a number nonetheless. I feel… Read more »

Two weeks ago, I ended a column with the phrase, “Good Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise.” After almost every column, sharp-eyed readers will correct me on either a… Read more »

As I reminisce about days gone by, I realize that there are many things I will never do again. I have made a list. Some are by choice, and others… Read more »

Having grown up in rural northeast Alabama, I was exposed to a variety of accents. Of course, there was “Basic Southern,” in which a customer at my parents’ country store… Read more »

President Donald Trump’s major campaign promises in 2024 included decreasing illegal immigration, reducing the price of eggs and gasoline, banning transgender athletes, ending wars, imposing tariffs, improving government efficiency, helping… Read more »

What’s in a name? Everything. My parents named me David after President Dwight David Eisenhower, who they admired and trusted. (I guess they liked “David” more than “Dwight.”) From the… Read more »

The New York Times writer Jancee Dunn has just published an article about the signs of getting older. That topic really resonated with me. For instance, did you know that… Read more »

It’s time for another round of Facebook flubs, autocorrect accidents, and social media snafus, inspired by my latest book, “I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat (see how to order below).”… Read more »

It’s almost graduation season, so get ready for a current events pop quiz. Don’t worry, it is impossible to fail this test. There are 12 multiple-choice questions, and you can… Read more »