Author Archives: David Carroll

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about sayings like, “Not my cup of tea” and “Straight from the horse’s mouth,” many of you suggested… Read more »

We have lost another familiar voice who has been a constant in our lives. Since Three Dog Night burst onto the music scene in 1969, their hits have been on… Read more »

Having written a recent column about movie tropes, I expected, and received messages about ones that I missed. This means you’re likely to see a sequel soon. This is known… Read more »

When I was growing up, an older lady in our community had a reputation. “Never ask her how she’s doing,” I was told. One day, I forgot the warning. “Hey, how… Read more »

I am a proud fan of newspapers. I’m that guy you see sitting alone at a restaurant with a newspaper spread out next to my plate. People walk by and… Read more »

The holiday season gave me a chance to catch up on some movies, both old and new. I now have access to more movies than I can ever see. But… Read more »

It has been more than a year since the presidential election, and the division continues. Of course, this is nothing new. If you paid attention in history class, you know… Read more »

I’ve read comments from many people that refer to 2025 as a terrible year. Others say it’s only a measure of time, with no real meaning. That may be true,… 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,“ (a laugh-filled Christmas gift, see… Read more »

Rarely a day goes by without seeing someone lose their temper, either in public, on the highway, or online. It doesn’t take much to trigger their emotions. Almost every conversation… Read more »