Author Archives: David Carroll

  Ever do a reboot? I do this when my computer stalls, or when the picture on my TV freezes. I unplug it, plug it back in and let it… Read more »

It’s that awkward time of year. Baseball season ended in November, and I’m not sure when it will resume, as players are locked out while they argue with team owners… Read more »

Have you ever noticed that when famous people issue statements, or answer difficult interview questions, that they often say the same things? It’s almost as if they share a rule… Read more »

Voices are important to me. I grew up listening to some of the most iconic voices of the 20th century. These voices sounded like no other. When I got home… Read more »

When I was a wee lad, my older sisters shared the gift of reading with me, and this was during the heyday of magazines. My parents subscribed to Newsweek, and… Read more »

As a card carrying member of the “evil news media,” I can testify that my profession is not widely admired. We rank near the bottom, between “Guy with leaky bucket… Read more »

No doubt you’ve noticed that some newspaper columnists occasionally do a “From the Mailbag” column, serving up readers’ comments, questions, and corrections. I am one of those columnists. You might… Read more »

  When my sons were teenagers, my wife worked an early morning shift for a period of time, so I was responsible for getting them ready for school. This included… Read more »

Vinyl Express playlist archive 2016-2023 As heard on BIG FM 106.9 and Big1069.com  VINYL EXPRESS PLAYLIST FOR APRIL 29, 2023 Viny Awards Hour 1 1. I Can Dream About You-… Read more »

Well, this is embarrassing. I got a very kind email from a loyal reader who wrote, “I really enjoy your columns. You make me laugh every week.” This concerns me,… Read more »