Author Archives: David Carroll

  Every time you see an ad for the holidays, it features the all-American family, smiling and laughing, carving the turkey.  What you don’t see are the political arguments. A… Read more »

The results are in, and President Trump passed his physical in flying colors.  Sure, the doctor said, he could stand to lose a few pounds, and do more exercise, but… Read more »

If you read my recent stories about presidents, you may have noticed a common thread in our nation’s 240-year history. Almost all the presidents were elected after they had served… Read more »

I try to limit myself to one topic per week, but there are three things on my mind. One is good, one is sad, and the other is bad.  … Read more »

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

You know the saying: if it was a fish, I’d throw it back in.  Well, 2017 is history, and what a stinker it was. Truthfully, it wasn’t a total loss. … Read more »

Talk about an unsung hero: how about James Rogers! James is a humble fellow.  He has no idea I’m writing this story about him.  If he did, he would laugh… Read more »

As we begin the final installment of history’s forgotten presidents, here is some reaction from the first three stories.  (Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.) One teacher pledged… Read more »

Thanks to the glorious black-and-white films of the Andy Griffith Show, Jim Nabors will never die.  “Gomer Pyle” will outlive us all.  So will Sheriff Andy, Deputy Barney, Aunt Bee,… Read more »

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this story, I’ve tried to shine a light on our lesser-known presidents.  When I visit middle and high school students, it saddens me… Read more »