Category Archives: general

I have been updating my password list. It’s the “nuclear football” of my life. Without these passwords, my life would be limited to occasional trips to the fridge and the… Read more »

As a TV news anchor, I try to avoid clichés. I grimace when I hear that “officials are tight-lipped.” In fact, I usually tighten my own lips, to no avail…. Read more »

I like to share everyday life events with you, and I tend to get cranky and write about the bad stuff too often. So I am about to lavish great… Read more »

                   Note from David Carroll: My son Chris Carroll lives and works in Washington, DC. I asked him to share his thoughts about… Read more »

Every few months, I look back through the inbox to review comments and questions from my cherished readers. Let’s open the mail! Dear David: It’s been a while since you… Read more »

I had it all planned out. A relaxing holiday season with plenty of time to catch up on football and some favorite TV shows. Silly me. First was the minor… Read more »

As a kid, I loved to read. My parents subscribed to Newsweek, I was addicted to TV Guide, and when I made a little spending money, I got a subscription… Read more »

James Gregory was billed as “The Funniest Man In America,” and after seeing his show, I quickly found out why. The Lithonia, Georgia native performed at countless comedy clubs until… Read more »

Being a TV person, I confess to having a rather large ego. It comes with the territory. After all, if people don’t recognize me, they’re not watching, right? So it’s… Read more »

Hello Thanksgiving, you’re a little late this year, showing up at the last possible date. I don’t blame you. Just like Rodney Dangerfield, you get no respect, no respect at… Read more »