Category Archives: general

It’s pop quiz time! Quick: tell me who was the first president. Did you say George Washington? Not so fast. Some historians say John Hanson. John who? That’s what I… Read more »

A few months ago, we reminisced about cough drops, baby aspirin and various medications from days gone by. That opened the floodgates. Many readers shared memories of products we rarely… Read more »

I was a huge professional wrestling fan as a kid. What could be better than heroes taking down villains on my TV every weekend? I knew a mild-mannered preacher who… Read more »

A few years ago, Willie Nelson, who has spent a lifetime writing from the heart, penned these words: “I made a mistake, Lord, and it’s all on me. I wouldn’t… Read more »

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 »