Author Archives: David Carroll

Somehow, I still have most of my original teeth. There is no reasonable explanation for this. You’ve heard of the kid in the candy store? That was me. I grew… Read more »

2023 is almost over. All together now, “Good riddance,” right? On a personal note, I lost far too many friends, too young and unexpectedly. Nationally, our political divide just seems… Read more »

As the holidays draw nearer, I’m trying to avoid negative news. That’s hard to do when you read social media, letters to the editor and certain columnists. As sure as… Read more »

Recently in this space, I wrote a four-part series on presidents of the United States, zipping through 235 years of American history. Some of the names are familiar, while others… Read more »

Just in time for Christmas, I have just published a new humor book called, “I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat: David Carroll’s Ho Made Social Media Blunders.” Personally signed copies… Read more »

News item: The United Auto Workers are demanding a 4-day work week, in which they would receive 40 hours of pay for 32 hours of work. That’s a popular idea…. Read more »

A few weeks ago, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) caught the attention of security officers at a performing arts theater, where she and a male companion were enjoying a musical. It… Read more »

I write this on the eve of the National League Division Series, during which the Atlanta Braves will battle the Philadelphia Phillies in an attempt to advance to the League… Read more »

As you may know by now, I love rock ‘n roll oldies. Those are the songs I grew up listening to. Now, all these decades later, there’s almost always some… Read more »

I see that various forms of technology are taking over our jobs. As a news guy, I’m told that my job may soon be obsolete. Artificial Intelligence can do everything… Read more »