Category Archives: general

  Oh, how our nation has changed in recent years. We have lost more than a million people to a disease that some said would go away in a matter… Read more »

As a TV news anchor, I try to avoid cliché’s, because they turn up on the news too often. I grimace when I hear that “officials are tight-lipped.” In fact,… Read more »

Every election cycle, we see an onslaught of poll results. If we don’t agree with the polls, we are quick to say, “Who did they poll? Nobody polled me!” But… Read more »

I’ve been thinking a lot about Character Education. A few decades back, I began seeing colorful Character Education posters in schools. It was part of a curriculum that promoted the… Read more »

Since everyone except the Pope and Putin have weighed in on the Oscar slap-fest controversy, I figure I might as well too. Sure, I could write about something truly important,… Read more »

Thirteen years ago this week, I gave in, and joined Facebook. It was at the urging of an old radio pal, who assured me my fears about Facebook were unfounded…. Read more »

At this stage of my life, I need a challenge. It’s time to take on something most people will never conquer. Sure, I could go the easy route and become… Read more »

A good friend of mine who happens to be an Atlanta Falcons fan frequently tells me, “Aim low, and you’ll never be disappointed.” If only I could. As an eternal… Read more »

When I talk about my latest book to civic groups, I use a surefire laugh line. The book includes a listing of thousands of famous people who have visited my… Read more »

As an avid social media user, I enjoy collecting misspellings, misinterpretations and other mishaps. When I began using them in my columns, the response was encouraging. Many of you began… Read more »