Category Archives: general

It has been more than a year since the presidential election, and the division continues. Of course, this is nothing new. If you paid attention in history class, you know… Read more »

I’ve read comments from many people that refer to 2025 as a terrible year. Others say it’s only a measure of time, with no real meaning. That may be true,… Read more »

It’s time for another round of Facebook flubs, autocorrect accidents, and social media snafus, inspired by my latest book, “I Won’t Be Your Escape Goat,“ (a laugh-filled Christmas gift, see… Read more »

Rarely a day goes by without seeing someone lose their temper, either in public, on the highway, or online. It doesn’t take much to trigger their emotions. Almost every conversation… Read more »

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 »