Author Archives: David Carroll

Kevin West has left us, suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 61. Like all of his friends, my reaction to the news of his passing was “This can’t be… Read more »

Unlike many columnists, I didn’t get into this to make people angry. That was never my goal, but it happens. Last month I wrote a column called “COVID has been… Read more »

Ten years ago, the song “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” was recorded by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. I loved the message: ”When somebody knocks at the door, someone new… Read more »

Personally signed copies of “I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat: David Carroll’s Ho Made Social Media Blunders” are now available. You may order autographed copies online at the link on… Read more »

When future generations study our battle with COVID-19, there will be a lot of head scratching. “Hold on,” they will say. “Are you telling me that this great nation, the… Read more »

Recently I wrote a column titled, “I Could Never Be President.” I listed the reasons why I could never be elected, and the fact that I lack the basic qualifications…. Read more »

When I was writing a book about all the famous people who had visited my hometown, I interviewed Hugh Moore, an attorney who has attended more than a thousand concerts…. Read more »

I just saw a TV commercial for an “Atlanta Braves 2023 All-Star Game Bat.” For $139, you get a baseball bat signed by the eight Braves who were selected to… Read more »

  Every year I clean out my pockets and share the notes I’ve made while watching sporting events on TV. I listen carefully to the sportscasters, who have a lot… Read more »

You know you’re getting old when you remember that we used to elect a president every 4 years, and we didn’t think about the next election until at least 3… Read more »