Author Archives: David Carroll

There are some things we can’t say out loud. Perhaps no one should say them out loud. This pandemic is just as bad as advertised. People have suffered in every… Read more »

I’ve been trying hard not to write about politics. We’re two weeks from the presidential election, and it’s almost impossible to escape. The birds outside my window are unusually chirpy,… Read more »

In my attempt at a humor column loosely related to the first presidential debate, I learned a lesson. I angered two groups of people: those who thought I should have… Read more »

I was about to start writing about this squirrel I saw in my backyard. It was the cutest little fella, and we were just staring each other down, and then… Read more »

The year from hell would seem to be a perfect fit for Halloween, but many people are asking: Can we trick-or-treat safely this year? Parents wonder if the candy you’re… Read more »

Here’s the Vinyl Express listener-voted countdown from September 19, 2020: The top 40 TV Theme songs from the vinyl era (mid-1960s to early 1990s) (sponsored by Kelly Subaru.).  These also… Read more »

In my job as an education reporter, I frequently hear from parents and teachers complaining about overcrowded classrooms. These days, that usually means 25 or more students at a time…. Read more »

I was grabbing a couple of sausage biscuits, and witnessed a couple of old codgers arguing over their coffee. One was a bit on the heavy side, with wild hair… Read more »

An open letter to the leaders of the Democratic and Republican parties: We’re giving you four years notice. It’s a pretty good deal when you think about it. Most of… Read more »

2020 has been the Edsel of years. For those who are too young to understand that ancient reference, it has been the New Coke of years. Am I still going… Read more »