Author Archives: David Carroll

Since the Christmas season now begins the day after Halloween (don’t blame me, it wasn’t my idea), we’ve been hearing holiday tunes for several weeks now. In the stores, Andy… Read more »

SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago, inspiring the song that will live forever.  It was November 10, 1975. Although the sinking of a great freighter that… Read more »

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing three columns about sayings like, “Until the cows come home” and “Straight from the horse’s mouth,” many of you suggested… Read more »

A few months ago, we reminisced about some old-time pain remedies we used to see in stores. Merthiolate, Creomulsion, Aspergum, and even snuff. Well, that opened the floodgates. It seems… Read more »

We have so many reasons to be thankful. Here’s my 2025 list. I am thankful they’re still making new episodes of “The Price is Right.” It is truly TV comfort… Read more »

Most people today can be listed among three distinct categories. A) They keep up with the news, and they’re generally satisfied with what they see. B) They keep up with… Read more »

I am totally in favor of tipping. I always have been and always will be. Those in the service industry who meet or exceed our expectations deserve to be rewarded… Read more »

Everyone deserves a fall break, even newspaper columnists. Imagine the pressure that comes with cranking out these gems every single week. We start with a blank screen, and we must… Read more »

In this era of propaganda outlets masquerading as news channels, government spokespeople spouting alternative facts, and politicians passing off their party’s daily talking points as original thoughts, it’s no wonder… Read more »

Dear Atlanta Braves: Following the retirement of Braves manager Brian Snitker, I am humbly offering my services to succeed him. Attached is my formal application. NAME: David Carroll AGE: Younger… Read more »